The Lerouge Case

In the quiet riverside village of La Jonchere, the Widow Lerouge is found brutally murdered in her locked cottage. The local police, convinced it was a simple robbery, are ready to close the book on the grisly crime. But they haven't counted on the intervention of Monsieur Tabaret, an eccentric and brilliant amateur detective with a penchant for unraveling the impossible.

As Tabaret sifts through the ashes and examines the unseen footprints of the killer, he uncovers a far darker motive. The widow was the keeper of a terrible secret-a scandalous conspiracy involving a wealthy nobleman, a child swapped at birth, and a stolen inheritance. Now, the true heir's only witness is dead, and the documentary proofs have been turned to ash.

Written by Monica Downey, The Lerouge Case is a masterclass in classic detective fiction. Blending meticulous forensic deduction with high-stakes aristocratic drama, this intricate mystery will keep you guessing as the brilliant old amateur races against time to catch a sophisticated killer before the trail goes cold.