The Mysteries of Paris

In the well-known novel, the life of the poor and the rich—“the bottom” and high society of Paris—is shown. The novel’s exciting adventure plot draws readers’ unflagging interest…

Marquis de Sombreuil accidentally injures a worker who crossed the street in front of his carriage. The noble Marquis gives his purse for the poor man’s treatment. But the poor man dies, and people who want to take advantage of the handsome daughter of the dead man appear. The Marquis can’t allow it. He goes among the people, disguising himself in working clothes…