Other People's Money

Other People's Money is a classic detective novel written by Emile Gaboriau. The story revolves around a young woman named Celine, who is left penniless after her father's sudden death. She is forced to work as a governess for the wealthy Daburon family, where she meets a young lawyer named Prosper Bertomy. Prosper is in love with Celine, but their romance is threatened when he is accused of stealing a large sum of money from his employer. The novel follows the investigation into the theft, as well as the various characters involved in the case. Gaboriau's writing is known for its intricate plot twists and suspenseful storytelling, making Other People's Money a thrilling read for fans of classic detective novels. The book also explores themes of class and social status, as well as the corrupting influence of money. Overall, Other People's Money is a timeless tale of love, betrayal, and greed that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.