The Murders in the Rue Morgue

The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe is widely regarded as the first modern detective story and the origin of the genre that would inspire Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. First published in 1841, this groundbreaking short story introduces readers to C. Auguste Dupin, a brilliant yet eccentric amateur sleuth in Paris who solves a brutal double murder that has baffled the police.

With chilling violence, locked-room mystery intrigue, and groundbreaking deductive reasoning, Poe sets the stage for generations of detective fiction. This is more than a crime story—it's an intellectual puzzle, steeped in gothic atmosphere and psychological insight.

In this gripping audiobook, Poe’s masterful prose comes alive with immersive narration that highlights the tension, the genius of deduction, and the eerie mood of 19th-century Paris. A must-listen for fans of mystery, gothic fiction, and classic literature.

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Erscheinungsdatum

Hörbuch: 3. Mai 2025