Within an Inch of His Life
- 510 pages
- 18 hours of reading
This thrilling novel tells the story of a man who is falsely accused of murder and goes on the run to prove his innocence.
Émile Gaboriau was a pioneer of the detective genre, achieving significant popularity through his thrilling police novels. His style was characterized by meticulously crafted plots and an atmospheric portrayal of Parisian underworld and police work. He captivated readers with complex cases and introduced the iconic character Monsieur Lecoq, who became a blueprint for many later literary detectives. Gaboriau masterfully blended realism with suspense, laying the groundwork for the modern detective story.






This thrilling novel tells the story of a man who is falsely accused of murder and goes on the run to prove his innocence.
A gripping tale of love and betrayal from French author Émile Gaboriau. The story follows a wealthy young man named Savinien who falls in love with a beautiful actress named Flora. When Flora is accused of a crime she didn't commit, Savinien must use all his resources to prove her innocence and clear her name.