The Mystery of Orcival

In the quiet French village of Orcival, a countess is brutally murdered and her husband, the count, vanishes without a trace. The local authorities, quick to seize upon an obvious suspect, believe the case is all but closed. Enter Monsieur Lecoq, a brilliant and idiosyncratic detective from the Sûreté, who arrives in disguise to meticulously scour the crime scene. With a keen eye for the infinitesimal and a penchant for lozenges, Lecoq systematically dismantles the initial conclusions, declaring that the truth lies in an entirely different, far more intricate direction. What unfolds is a masterclass in early forensic deduction, as Lecoq navigates a labyrinth of secrets, lies, and hidden motives to unmask the true culprit and unravel the mystery surrounding the vanished count.