The long arm of Fantômas: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The long arm of Fantômas is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Souvestre, Pierre (1874–1914); Allain, Marcel (1885–1969). The listed translation credits are Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard) (1852–1929).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Long Arm of Fantômas" by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. This work is part of a series that follows the exploits of the elusive criminal Fantômas and his adversaries. The story revolves around a series of mysterious events that include a bank collector’s murder, a corrupt advocate, and the entanglement of several dubious characters, all set against the backdrop of Paris. At the start of the narrative, we meet M. Moche, an advocate-turned-businessman who is involved in less-than-legal activities. After a bank collector is brutally murdered in a flat upstairs, Moche's greed leads him to steal the banknotes that were meant for another. Meanwhile, we are introduced to Paulet and Nini, a young couple engaged in questionable dealings, as well as Jérôme Fandor, a journalist who is on a quest to investigate the truth behind Fantômas. The opening sets up a complex web of crime and deception, with Moche's opportunism and the impending danger of Fantômas's return creating a suspenseful atmosphere that pulls readers into the unfolding intrigue.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The long arm of Fantômas
- Author credits: Souvestre, Pierre (1874–1914); Allain, Marcel (1885–1969)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard) (1852–1929)
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories
- Fantômas (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
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