Publication of first police detective novel
In 1866, Emile Gaboriau’s L’Affair Lerouge was published. As the first police detective novel, L’Affair Lerouge features Lecoq as lead detective, inspired by Vidocq.
In 1866, Emile Gaboriau’s L’Affair Lerouge was published. As the first police detective novel, L’Affair Lerouge features Lecoq as lead detective, inspired by Vidocq.