Emile Gaboriau Quotes

A collection of quotes by Emile Gaboriau.

Emile Gaboriau (1832-1873) was a French novelist and pioneer of the detective genre. His influential works, such as "The Widow Lerouge" and "The Mystery of Orcival," introduced popular detective Monsieur Lecoq and established the archetype of the brilliant detective. Gaboriau's complex plots, attention to detail, and intrigue greatly influenced subsequent detective fiction, including the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie. Regrettably, Gaboriau's career was cut short by his untimely death at the age of 41.