The Cahusac Mystery (1912)

The Cahusac Mystery is a novel written by Kate Prichard and published in 1912. The story is set in the French countryside and revolves around a wealthy family, the Cahusacs, who are plagued by a series of mysterious events. The patriarch of the family, Henri Cahusac, is found dead in his bedroom, with no apparent cause of death. His wife, Madame Cahusac, is convinced that foul play is involved and hires a private detective, Monsieur Lecoq, to investigate.As Monsieur Lecoq delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, jealousy, and betrayal among the members of the Cahusac family. He discovers that Henri Cahusac had many enemies, including his own son, who was in love with his stepmother, and his daughter, who was engaged to a man with a shady past.As the investigation progresses, Monsieur Lecoq uncovers more clues and suspects, leading to a thrilling climax where the truth behind the Cahusac mystery is finally revealed. The novel is a classic example of a detective story, with a complex plot, well-drawn characters, and plenty of suspense and intrigue.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.