Dix mille lieues sans le vouloir

Dix mille lieues sans le vouloir, written by Jules Lermina, follows Jean Marbach as he investigates the unsolved murder of his father, Pierre Marbach, an employee at the Eldheim bank in Paris. Set two years after the murder, Jean is sent to a provincial branch with financial discrepancies and suspicions surrounding its agent. The story unfolds with Jean waking up in mysterious circumstances during his train journey to Nancy, leading him deeper into the investigation. This novel combines elements of mystery and adventure, showcasing Lermina's narrative style.