The Clique of Gold

The Clique of Gold is a novel written by French author Emile Gaboriau. The story takes place in Paris and follows the lives of a group of wealthy and influential individuals who call themselves the ""Clique of Gold."" The group is led by a man named Baron de Nucingen, who is known for his immense wealth and power.The novel begins with a mysterious murder that takes place in the heart of Paris. The victim is a young woman named Esther van Gobseck, who was known to be a member of the Clique of Gold. The police are baffled by the crime and cannot seem to find any leads.As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the Clique of Gold is not as united as they once seemed. Each member has their own secrets and motives, and it seems that someone within the group may have had a hand in Esther's murder.The story is filled with twists and turns as the police try to unravel the mystery and bring the killer to justice. Along the way, readers are introduced to a cast of fascinating characters, each with their own unique story to tell.The Clique of Gold is a gripping tale of murder, greed, and betrayal that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Gaboriau's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions of Parisian society make this novel a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.I can find no words to convey to you the exaggerated expressions of his gratitude. He refused to shake hands with M. Elgin, he said, because he was no longer worthy of such honor. He spoke of nothing but of his devotion unto death. It is true M. Elgin carried his generosity to an extreme. He, a model of honesty, who would have starved to death rather than touch the gold intrusted to his care, --he consoled Malgat, finding all kinds of apology for him, telling him, that, after all, he was not so very much to blame, that there were temptations too strong to be resisted, and repeating even those paradoxical principles which have been specially invented as an apology for thieves.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.