The Woman of Mystery
by Maurice Leblanc
The newlyweds Paul and Elisabeth Delrose arrive at ornequin castle, located above the small town of Lorraine Corvigny, a few kilometers from the German border. The castle is owned by Elizabeth's father, Count Andeville, and has been closed since the death of his wife, Contess Hermine. Visiting the castle, Paul makes a terrifying discovery that will change his life forever. Contents : Murder; Locked room; Call to arms; Elizabeth's letter; A female peasant woman in Corvigna; What Paul saw in Example; H. E. R. M.; Elizabeth's Diary; a branch of the empire; 75 or 155?; "Iseri, poverty"; Major Herman; Ferryman's House; a masterpiece of culture; Prince Conrad is having fun; Impossible struggle; Fatih Law; hill 132; Hohenzollern; The death penalty is the death penalty.