The Secret of the Night by Gaston Leroux, Fiction, Classics, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Detective

The story revolves around detective Rouletabille as he tackles a baffling locked-room mystery involving a criminal who vanishes from a sealed space. This novel is notable for its intricate plot, which has inspired countless locked-room mysteries in the genre. While some credit Gaston Leroux with creating this subgenre, the narrative playfully acknowledges the historical debate over the true origins of such storytelling.