The Triumphs of Eugene Valmont
by Robert Barr
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Author Robert Barr makes a key contribution to the early canon of detective fiction with his character Eugene Valmont, a French master detective who eventually retires from his government role and sets up a private practice in London. This volume contains a number of the top-ranked tales featuring Valmont's keen investigative skills..
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Short stories by a colleague of Jerome K. Jerome, and friend of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Barr probably wrote the first parody of Sherlock Holmes (included in this collection). He co-edited “The Idler” with Jerome.
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- Canonical title
- The Triumphs of Eugene Valmont
- Original publication date
- 1906
- People/Characters
- Eugène Valmont; Spenser Hale
- Important places
- London, England, UK; Paris, France; 221B Baker Street, London, England, UK
- First words
- When I say I am called Valmont, the name will convey no impression to the reader, one way or another.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)And the volatile Lady Alicia snuggled closer to him.
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- 2
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- (3.70)
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 43
- ASINs
- 8
