Fiction1800Émile Gaboriau

L'affaire Lerouge

Name: L'affaire Lerouge
Author: Émile Gaboriau

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“Looking for your next book? Explore this story, then make your own case for why it deserves a place in the Weekly Six.”

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Cooling down

Already a winner

Won on 29 Oct 2026.

Eligible for the Weekly Six again from 27 Apr 2027.

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grainneinmayo_89 · 18 Oct 2026, 00:10 UTC

Putting a boost behind L'affaire Lerouge. Would be nice to have a proper discussion about it if it makes the six.

eimear_osullivan · 18 Oct 2026, 13:10 UTC

Grainne, yes, a spoiler-free discussion would be ideal. I am trying not to look too much up beforehand.

darragh_quinn · 18 Oct 2026, 04:10 UTC

L'affaire Lerouge is one I am weighing up. A little more variety in the shortlist is always welcome. Glad this is in the pool.

aislinginwicklow · 18 Oct 2026, 18:10 UTC

Darragh, agreed on keeping the pitch short. I want a reason to try it without knowing every turn.

tadhgreads · 18 Oct 2026, 08:10 UTC

For anyone considering L'affaire Lerouge: The pitches in here are useful. A couple of lines about the tone can tell me more than a score.