Marcel Allain is a French writer primarily remembered for co-creating the iconic arch-villain Fantômas with Pierre Souvestre. Allain's work delves into the thrilling intricacies of crime and pursuit, crafting narratives filled with suspense and memorable characters. After his collaborator's passing, Allain continued to explore these themes, further developing his unique literary voice within the genre. His distinctive contributions significantly shaped the landscape of popular mystery and adventure fiction.
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Translated From The Original French By Cranstoun Metcalfe With An Introduction To The Dover Edition By Robin Walz
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Set during World War I, this espionage thriller revolves around a group of determined French patriots aiming to thwart the Kaiser and his forces from obtaining a crucial yellow document. This document holds the plans for a secret weapon that could potentially alter the war's outcome. First published in 1919, the narrative combines tension and intrigue as the characters navigate the dangers of espionage and patriotism in a time of crisis.
FantÔmas extorts powerful politicians and financiers as part of a plot to rob the CrÉdit International bank and get rid of Inspector Juve once and for all. When the great detective falls into the macabre snares of the Lord of Terror, the journalist Jerome Fandor in his desperation must seek the help of Lady Beltham, the wayward lover of FantÔmas, to save his beloved friend in this, the thirty-fifth book of the series.
Being the Seventh of the Series of Fantomas Detective Tales
The narrative follows journalist Jerome Fandor as he tracks the elusive Fantômas in London, only to be thwarted by the villain's sudden attack. Concurrently, Dr. Garrick, fleeing with his mistress after being implicated in his wife's disappearance, is pursued by Detective Shepard from Scotland Yard. Meanwhile, Madame Garrick, believed dead and hiding in France, possesses vital information that could clear her husband's name, but only Inspector Juve is aware of her shocking true identity.
Ten years after a shipwreck, Inspector Juve and journalist Jerome Fandor return to confront the elusive Lord of Terror in Marseilles. Their investigation is sparked by strange occurrences linked to a diplomat with a diamond fortune. As they delve deeper, they aim to uncover the criminal mastermind behind the chaos. This novel marks a significant moment in the Fantomas series, being the first solely authored by Marcel Allain after a long break following coauthor Pierre Souvestre's death.
Nieuchwytny Fantomas jest Mistrzem Grozy, Katem, Geniuszem Zła. Popełnia największe zbrodnie: w eleganckim sklepie pojawiają się flakony wypełnione zamiast perfumami kwasem siarkowym, na wycieczkowcu zaczynają grasować zarażone dżumą szczury, jedną ze swoich ofiar przymusza do popełnienia samobójstwa za pomocą gilotyny, następcę tronu pewnego państewka więzi w podziemiach Paryża, nielojalny wspólnik ginie roztrzaskany o ściany ogromnego dzwonu, sam zbrodniarz ginie w katastrofie „Titanica”, po czym … zmartwychwstaje, aby w dalszym ciągu siać terror nie tylko we Francji, także w Ameryce czy południowej Afryce, a nawet w… kosmosie! Jest bezwzględny, nie zna litości, obce mu są wszystkie niemal ludzkie uczucia. Jest mistrzem przebrania, wie wszystko, jest wszędzie – w swym przestępczym rzemiośle nie ma sobie równych, jest absolutnie doskonały.
Being the Fifth of the Series of Fantomas Detective Tales
Set against the backdrop of Paris, a journalist forms a friendship with the King of Hesse-Weimar, only to find himself embroiled in a murder investigation when the King's mistress dies under suspicious circumstances. Inspector Juve, renowned for his detective skills, uncovers a connection to Lady Beltham, a figure linked to the notorious Fantômas. As Juve delves deeper, he suspects that the infamous Lord of Terror may be orchestrating a sinister plot against the King, blending intrigue with royal drama.
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