"Mr. Lecoq - Volume 1. Investigation" is the first work in a series of detective novels written by the outstanding French writer Emile Gaboriot. In this book, readers get acquainted with the immortal character Mr. Lecoq, recognized as a master of the detective genre. Unraveling complicated cases and investigating crimes, the main character shows his unique intelligence and ingenuity. Emil Gaborio skillfully weaves important social themes, psychological portraits of characters and unexpected plot twists into the story, keeping the reader in suspense until the last page. This novel became a classic of the detective genre and remains one of the most popular representatives of French literature. Readers are in for an exciting journey into the world of mystery, solving secrets and uncovering mysteries, which will surely leave its mark in the souls and memories of everyone who opens the pages of this exciting book."