The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont by Robert Barr
"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 isintroduced 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.)
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| Author | Barr, Robert, 1850-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Starner, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories, English |
| Subject | Private investigators -- England -- London -- Fiction |
| Subject | French -- England -- London -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19369 |
| Release Date | Sep 25, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 8, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 260 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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