File No. 113

File No. 113, written by Émile Gaboriau in 1867, is a detective novel featuring the celebrated detective Monsieur Le Coq. The story begins with the robbery of 350,000 francs from the Fauvel bank, where both the owner and the head cashier are prime suspects. As Le Coq investigates, he uncovers a complex web of deceit involving the banker's wife and niece, leading to revelations about betrayal and family secrets. This work is notable for being one of the early examples of detective fiction, influencing the genre significantly.