File No. 113
1867
File No. 113, published in 1867 by Emile Gaboriau, is a detective novel set in mid-19th century Paris. The story revolves around a bank robbery at M. Andre Fauvel's bank, where 350,000 francs mysteriously disappear. As suspicion falls on Prosper Bertomy, the bank's head cashier, the narrative delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for justice, with the involvement of the astute detective Monsieur Lecoq. Gaboriau's work is notable for its influence on the modern detective genre, incorporating complex characters and intricate plots that explore deception and family secrets.
