The Secret of Zippelius

Featuring a prodigious detective who predates Sherlock Holmes, this collection showcases Jules Lermina's unique contributions to French scientific romance. Among the stories, "Burn This!" tells of a young Parisian with superhuman mental abilities who encounters an enigmatic Hindu secret society linked to ancient Atlantis. Additionally, the titular novella revolves around Conrad Zippelius, who discovers a world-threatening secret tied to a mysterious inheritance from a distant relative. Lermina's work blends mystery, the supernatural, and adventure in intriguing ways.