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_aBarr, Robert, _d1850-1912 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Triumphs of Eugène Valmont |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-09-25 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Starner, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont" by Robert Barr is a collection of detective stories likely written in the late 19th century. The book features the character Eugène Valmont, a former chief detective for the French government who has moved to London and now operates as a private detective. The stories revolve around Valmont's clever investigative tactics as he tackles various mysteries and crimes. At the start of this tale, the reader is introduced to Valmont, who reflects on his past work as a detective in France and expresses satisfaction with his current state in London. He is soon drawn into the case surrounding the retrieval of a legendary diamond necklace, rumored to bring misfortune to those who possess it. With the backdrop of various characters, including wealthy buyers and potential criminals who gather for the auction of the necklace, Valmont prepares himself to navigate the dangerous world of theft and deception, highlighting the tensions between his duty to protect valuable treasures and the lurking threats of crime. The opening sets an engaging tone for a narrative filled with intrigue, clever plotting, and a charismatic protagonist. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHumorous stories, English | ||
| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories, English | ||
| 653 | _aPrivate investigators -- England -- London -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aFrench -- England -- London -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19369 |
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