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Synopsis
In The Mystery of Marie Roget, the story unfolds in Paris during a warm summer night in 1842, where a brutal murder has taken place. The detective Dupin is summoned by the Prefect of Police to investigate the death of a beautiful young woman, whose identity remains unknown. As Dupin examines the crime scene, he notes the signs of a violent struggle and the victim's disheveled clothing, indicating she was once a person of some standing.
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