The Honor of the Name

In The Honor of the Name Lecoq is called in to investigate the murder of a wealthy businessman named Monsieur d'Escorval. D'Escorval has been found stabbed to death in his study and there are no obvious suspects. Lecoq quickly realizes that the murder is more complex than it first appears and that there is a connection between the murder and a series of other crimes that have been committed in Paris.Lecoq's investigation leads him to a group of criminals who are led by a mysterious figure known as The Man with the Golden Eyes. Lecoq must use all of his wit and cunning to unmask The Man with the Golden Eyes and bring him to justice.The Honor of the Name is a classic detective novel that is still enjoyed by readers today. It is a well-written and suspenseful story with a complex plot and a cast of memorable characters. Lecoq is one of the most famous detectives in all of literature and The Honor of the Name is one of his best cases.In addition to being a well-written and suspenseful story The Honor of the Name is also a significant work of detective fiction. Gaboriau is credited with creating the modern detective novel and The Honor of the Name is one of the earliest examples of the genre. The novel features many of the elements that are now common in detective fiction such as a complex plot a cast of memorable characters and a detective who uses his intelligence and wit to solve the case.