02337cam a22003373u 4500 39921 UtSlPG 20260610133920.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13004066 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Vidocq, Eugène François, 1775-1857 Les vrais mystères de Paris Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-06-05 Produced by Chuck Greif, University of Michigan Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Les vrais mystères de Paris" by Eugène François Vidocq is a fictional narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story delves into the criminal underworld of Paris, presenting a tapestry of intrigue, deception, and the lives of its characters entwined within the dark alleys of the city. Central to the narrative are various criminals and notable figures of society as they engage in schemes and adventures that play out against the backdrop of Paris's intricate social fabric. The opening of this work sets a somber and atmospheric tone, introducing readers to the remnants of a once-grand chateau in Choisy-le-Roi. As the scene unfolds, two destitute men stealthily approach the decrepit building under the cover of darkness, revealing a mindset informed by desperation and a readiness to commit crime. Their intentions become clearer as they attempt to break in, driven by the need for illicit gain. The subsequent introduction of a marquis and his steward hints at a wider societal commentary, juxtaposing the aristocracy with the underbelly of crime, further igniting the narrative's exploration of the complex relationship between class, morality, and survival in 19th-century Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories, French Paris (France) -- Fiction Criminals -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39921 80760 80760