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_aGaboriau, Emile, _d1832-1873 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Count's Millions |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aA novel in two parts. see PG#547 for Part Two: "Baron Trigault's Vengeance" | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-07-02 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by John Hamm and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Count's Millions" by Emile Gaboriau is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in Paris and revolves around the enigmatic Count de Chalusse, his tumultuous household, and the mystery surrounding his wealth after an unfortunate incident leaves him incapacitated. The opening introduces the key characters, including the count’s beautiful ward, Marguerite, and the various servants who are embroiled in the intrigue and drama that unfolds with the count's sudden illness. The opening of the novel depicts a stormy evening where the servants at the Hotel de Chalusse engage in gossip about their master and the oppressive atmosphere of the mansion. Their chatter is interrupted by the alarming arrival of a cab driver, who brings the count home in a state of unconsciousness after what appears to be a stroke. As the servants react with a mix of concern and selfish speculation about their futures, Marguerite appears on the scene, expressing deep anguish at the site of her guardian's condition. As the doctor arrives to assess the count's dire state, Marguerite learns that his earlier distress may have been triggered by a mysterious letter that he tore up, hinting at a connection to a larger intrigue that intertwines their fates. The opening lays the groundwork for a tale steeped in mystery, family secrets, and the struggle over immense wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 546 | _aTranslated from French | ||
| 653 | _aFiction | ||
| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories | ||
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