Demon's Gem

Author: (French) Lucian Blauvelt, Taiwan Shiyi Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Athos Robin—a brilliant, patriotic master thief, a top-level detective, and a nemesis that strikes fear into the hearts of all criminals. In February 1848, France experienced another revolution, forcing King Louis Philippe to flee. During his exile, he hid in Chateau d'Ussé and received assistance from the castle's owner to secretly escape to England. However, before fleeing to England, he took a risky detour back to Chateau d'Ussé. No one knows why he returned. Some say he was there to retrieve an important document; others claim he was hiding a priceless treasure. Speculation ran rampant, turning it into an unsolved mystery in French history. Many have tried to uncover the truth but failed. Athos Robin, who always enjoys challenging the mysterious, naturally seized this opportunity to showcase his skills. Thus, he disguised himself and infiltrated the castle, determined to solve this long-buried secret. To his surprise, he was discovered by the castle owner's daughter and encountered a formidable opponent—a deadly serial killer lurking in the shadows. He nearly fell victim to murder but ultimately turned misfortune into good luck, defeating his adversary and unraveling the historical enigma. The book is filled with thrilling, suspenseful content, and the unexpected twists and turns leave readers in awe. It fully showcases Robin's extraordinary deductive abilities, his masterful disguise skills, his fearless rogue spirit, and his hidden gentleness and kindness. What astonishing secret lies hidden within Chateau d'Ussé? We believe readers will be eager to embark on this adventure with Robin!