L'Épouvante

By Maurice Level

Book Overview

The Grip of Fear is a gripping mystery novel written by Maurice Level and originally published in 1911. The story unfolds in the French countryside, where a series of gruesome murders have taken place, leaving the local community in a state of fear and panic. The central character of the novel is a young lawyer named Paul Delroze, who becomes involved in the case when he is asked to defend a man accused of one of the murders. As Delroze delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of intrigue and deceit, and becomes increasingly convinced that the real killer is still at large. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the French countryside, and for its masterful use of suspense and tension to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Overall, The Grip of Fear is a thrilling and atmospheric novel that is sure to keep readers engaged from start to finish.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165682826
• ISBN13: 9781165682829
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"