Collection of contemporary (in 1909) French mystery stories. First the novella-length "The Crime of the Boulevard" by Jules Claretie, then a selection of short stories by de Maupassant. Following, "The Miracle of Zobeide" by Pierre Mille and "The Torture of Hope" by Villiers de l'Isle Adam. Finally, a selection of stories by Erckmann-Chatrian and his novella-length "The Man-Wolf."
