29 - Counts Millions and Baron Trigaults Vengeance by Amile Gaboriau

When the affluent Count de Chalusse suddenly dies from apoplexy, without a will, his adopted daughter Marguerite finds herself without a penny to her name. In a shocking twist, two million francs that were in the Counts possession have mysteriously vanished. Amid this chaos, Marguerite is pursued by the financially desperate Marquis de Valorsay, who believes she holds a hidden fortune. To win Marguerite, he must eliminate her lover, the young advocate Pascal. Concurrently, a determined heir seeker and his clever investigator stumble upon another potential heir, leading them to a notorious gambling house. As the wicked plot of Valorsay and his partner unravels, the wealthy gambler Baron Trigault and Pascal forge an alliance. With resolve and cunning, they not only foil the plans of their adversaries but also exact a satisfying revenge. This thrilling tale is narrated by Celine Major.