The true crime novel "Derues" was written by Alexandre Dumas. In contrast to his fictional works, "Derues" digs into a terrifying true story of crime and deception. The book covers the life of infamous French criminal Jean-Baptiste Ducoudray, also known as Derues, who lived in the 18th century. Derues committed a number of horrific crimes, including murder, fraud, and forgery. He was an extremely intelligent and manipulative person. Alexandre Dumas paints a vivid picture of the social and cultural environment of the day as he takes readers on a page-turning trip through the life and misdeeds of Derues. Dumas explores the reasons and minute details of the crimes committed by delving into the criminal's mind in his trademark narrative manner. "Derues" offers a fascinating look into the realm of crime and justice in 18th-century France as a true crime tale. Fans of real crime tales and those interested in the darkest facets of human conduct will find "Derues" to be a compelling read because to Dumas's compelling narrative and his ability to bring historical events to life.
| ISBN: | 9789358595529 |
| Publication date: | 1st July 2023 |
| Author: | Alexandre Dumas |
| Publisher: | Double 9 Booksllp an imprint of Repro India Limited |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 108 pages |
| Genres: |
Classic fiction: general and literary Crime and Mystery |
The true crime novel "Derues" was written by Alexandre Dumas. In contrast to his fictional works, "Derues" digs into a terrifying true story of crime and deception. The book covers the life of infamous French criminal Jean-Baptiste Ducoudray, also known as Derues, who lived in the 18th century. Derues committed a number of horrific crimes, including murder, fraud, and forgery. He was an extremely intelligent and manipulative person. Alexandre Dumas paints a vivid picture of the social and cultural environment of the day as he takes readers on a page-turning trip through the life and misdeeds of Derues. Dumas explores the reasons and minute details of the crimes committed by delving into the criminal's mind in his trademark narrative manner. "Derues" offers a fascinating look into the realm of crime and justice in 18th-century France as a true crime tale. Fans of real crime tales and those interested in the darkest facets of human conduct will find "Derues" to be a compelling read because to Dumas's compelling narrative and his ability to bring historical events to life.
Derues features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary, Crime and Mystery
Derues is available in Paperback, Ebook
Derues was written by Alexandre Dumas and published by Double 9 Booksllp an imprint of Repro India Limited
Derues has 108 pages
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