At the Villa Rose & The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel: Detective Gabriel Hanaud's Cases (2 Books in One Edition)

Detective-Inspector Gabriel Hanaud, a pioneering fictional police detective, is characterized by his stout build and psychological approach to solving crimes. Inspired by real-life figures and earlier literary detectives, he is often accompanied by his meticulous friend, Mr. Julius Ricardo. Hanaud's adventures are captured in two notable stories: "At the Villa Rose" and "The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel." His influence extends to other iconic detectives, including Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, marking his significance in crime fiction history.