Marcel Allain ist ein französischer Schriftsteller, der heute vor allem für die Mitbegründung des ikonischen Erzschurken Fantômas mit Pierre Souvestre in Erinnerung bleibt. Allains Werk taucht tief in die spannenden Verwicklungen von Verbrechen und Verfolgung ein und schafft Erzählungen voller Spannung und unvergesslicher Charaktere. Nach dem Tod seines Kollaborateurs setzte Allain die Erkundung dieser Themen fort und entwickelte seine einzigartige literarische Stimme im Genre weiter. Seine unverwechselbaren Beiträge prägten maßgeblich die Landschaft der populären Kriminal- und Abenteuerfiktion.
The narrative follows journalist Jerome Fandor as he tracks the elusive Fantômas in London, only to be thwarted by the villain's sudden attack. Concurrently, Dr. Garrick, fleeing with his mistress after being implicated in his wife's disappearance, is pursued by Detective Shepard from Scotland Yard. Meanwhile, Madame Garrick, believed dead and hiding in France, possesses vital information that could clear her husband's name, but only Inspector Juve is aware of her shocking true identity.
FantÔmas extorts powerful politicians and financiers as part of a plot to rob the CrÉdit International bank and get rid of Inspector Juve once and for all. When the great detective falls into the macabre snares of the Lord of Terror, the journalist Jerome Fandor in his desperation must seek the help of Lady Beltham, the wayward lover of FantÔmas, to save his beloved friend in this, the thirty-fifth book of the series.
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Set against the backdrop of Paris, a journalist forms a friendship with the King of Hesse-Weimar, only to find himself embroiled in a murder investigation when the King's mistress dies under suspicious circumstances. Inspector Juve, renowned for his detective skills, uncovers a connection to Lady Beltham, a figure linked to the notorious Fantômas. As Juve delves deeper, he suspects that the infamous Lord of Terror may be orchestrating a sinister plot against the King, blending intrigue with royal drama.
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The narrative follows the notorious Fantômas as he escapes from captivity, igniting a thrilling pursuit by Policeman Juve and Journalist Fandor. Their adventure unfolds across perilous locations, including a plague-ridden ocean liner and the treacherous South African Transvaal, all in a bid to save Fantômas' beloved daughter, Hélène. This classic crime novel, originally penned in 1911, brings a fresh adaptation by Mark P. Steele, offering readers a captivating blend of suspense and intrigue.
The Baroness de Vibray has been poisoned. The painter Jacques Dollon is arrested, but he is discovered dead in his prison cell, an apparent suicide, before he can be questioned. The journalist Fandor attempts to unravel the mystery, suspecting none other than the Genius of Evil, Fantomas. Through passageways and sewers, over rooftops, he follows clues and runs into trouble with gangsters. Believing Fantomas is planning to rob the Barbey-Nanteuil Bank a trap is set for the master criminal-but will he escape again? "From the imaginative standpoint Fantomas is one of the richest works that exist." -Guillaume Apollinaire "Absurd and magnificent lyricism." -Jean Cocteau
Fantômas wird 100! Und er ist quicklebendig, der Herr des Grauens, der Meister des Schreckens, der Mann mit der Maske, der schwebend über den Dächern von Paris immer neue Gaunereien plant. Pünktlich zum Jubiläum erscheint in der Edition Epoca der erste Band einer neuen Reihe mit den Abenteuern des unsterblichen Verbrecherkönigs und seines genialen Gegenspielers Juve: ein Leckerbissen der Kriminalliteratur, der mit Nervenkitzel und schwarzem Humor nicht geizt.Die erste Verfilmung von Fantômas stammt aus dem Jahr 1913, die bekannteste aus den sechziger Jahren mit Jean Marais und Louis de Funès. In Ein Zug verschwindet treibt Fantômas sein Unwesen nicht nur in Paris und Bordeaux: Nachdem ein Streik der Seeleute die Fähren über den Ärmelkanal lahmlegt und seinen Plan vereitelt, einen englischen Lord um fünf Millionen Pfund zu erleichtern, sieht er sich genötigt, sein Betätigungsfeld auf Belgien und Deutschland auszudehnen. Alle Fäden des Geschehens laufen in einem Zug zusammen, der den berühmten Zirkus Barzum zu seinen Gastspielen befördert. Erste Station der Tournee ist Köln, wo ein längerer Aufenthalt geplant ist. Ganz ungeplant verläuft hingegen die Weiterreise, als Fantômas den Führerstand der Lok betritt, um Inspektor Juve zu entkommen ...
Ten years after a shipwreck, Inspector Juve and journalist Jerome Fandor return to confront the elusive Lord of Terror in Marseilles. Their investigation is sparked by strange occurrences linked to a diplomat with a diamond fortune. As they delve deeper, they aim to uncover the criminal mastermind behind the chaos. This novel marks a significant moment in the Fantomas series, being the first solely authored by Marcel Allain after a long break following coauthor Pierre Souvestre's death.
The book is a classical and significant work that has played an important role in human history. It has been meticulously reformatted and redesigned for clarity and readability, ensuring its preservation for future generations. This edition focuses on Romance literatures, encompassing French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese influences, highlighting its diverse linguistic and cultural significance.