The Honor of the Name
by: Emile Gaboriau, Bayard Jones (Illustrator)

Hardcover. NY, Charles Scribner's Sons, reprint, 1906, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, red cloth covers, gilt title on spine. 585 pages, 4 b&w plates by Bayard Jones. A novel by the nineteenth-century French detective fiction writer Emile Gaboriau, whom Andre Gide referred to as "the father of all current detective fiction". A captivating mystery novel that delves into the intricate web of honor, betrayal, and justice within the context of French literature. Gaboriau's novel follows a gripping narrative centered around a detective's quest to unravel the secrets and intrigues surrounding a family's honor. Set against the backdrop of France, the story unfolds with meticulous detail, drawing readers into a world of suspense and psychological depth. As the detective delves deeper into the case, he uncovers layers of deception and familial secrets, leading to shocking revelations and unexpected twists. Name on front fly leaf, otherwise clean.