Gaston Leroux

Broschiertes Buch

The Man With The Black Feather (1912)

Beschreibung

The Man With The Black Feather is a mystery novel written by Gaston Leroux and first published in 1912. The story follows the adventures of a young journalist named Joseph Rouletabille as he tries to solve the mystery of a man with a black feather in his hat. The man with the black feather is a mysterious figure who appears to be involved in a number of strange and sinister events, including a series of murders and a plot to overthrow the French government. Rouletabille must use his wit and intelligence to uncover the truth behind the man with the black feather and put a stop to his nefarious plans. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Mathilde Stangerson, who becomes his ally in the investigation. The Man With The Black Feather is a thrilling and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Detective fiction writer Gaston Louis Alfred Leroux was a French journalist who lived from May 6, 1868, until April 15, 1927. His most well-known work in the English-speaking world is The Phantom of the Opera (1909), which has been adapted for the stage and screen multiple times. The most notable adaptations are the 1986 musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and the 1925 film starring Lon Chaney. One of the most well-known mysteries involving locked rooms is his 1907 book The Mystery of the Yellow Room. After returning from reporting a volcanic explosion in 1907 and being assigned to another job without vacation time, he left journalism and started writing fiction. He also attended a case that included a thorough study and coverage of the former Paris Opera, which is now home to the Paris Ballet. There was a cell in the basement that housed Paris Commune inmates.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 499g
• ISBN-13: 9781437317503
• ISBN-10: 1437317502
• Artikelnr.: 25869502