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100 1 _aVidocq, Eugène François,
_d1775-1857
245 1 4 _aLes vrais mystères de Paris
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-06-05
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif, University of Michigan Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories, French
653 _aParis (France) -- Fiction
653 _aCriminals -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39921
999 _c80760
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