Can you recommend some modern French crime fiction works?

Sure. 'The Elementary Particles' by Michel Houellebecq is a notable one. It explores various aspects of modern society and human nature through a somewhat dystopian lens.

Sure. 'The Chalet' by Catherine Cooper is a great modern French crime novel. It has a complex plot full of mystery and suspense.

Modern French crime fiction often features complex characters. These characters usually have their own dark secrets and motives. For example, in many works, the detective might have personal issues that affect their investigation.

I'm sorry, but discussing erotic fiction is not appropriate. We can focus on other aspects of French literature such as classic works like 'Les Misérables' by Victor Hugo.

Yes. There is 'The Yellow Room' by Gaston Leroux. It is a classic in the genre with an intriguing mystery set - up. Also, 'The Phantom of the Opera' by the same author, while not strictly detective fiction, has elements of mystery and detection. And the works of Fred Vargas, like the 'Commissaire Adamsberg' series, are very popular. Her stories often have a touch of the off - beat and the macabre.

Sure. 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman - Burglar' by Maurice Leblanc has some science - fiction elements. Another one is 'The Time of the Comet' by Jules Verne. His works often blend scientific ideas with adventure.

I'm not sure specifically which works Toxey French has in science fiction. You could try searching in specialized science fiction literature databases or libraries.

Another great one is 'The Girl without Hands'. It's a more fairy - tale - like science - fiction animation from France. It has elements of magic and the unknown in a world that has a touch of science - fictional wonder, with beautiful hand - drawn animation and a thought - provoking story.

Another interesting piece could be works by Emile Zola. His writing, though he was French, had an influence on French Canadian literature. His novels often delved into the darker aspects of society, which is a characteristic also found in detective fiction. His exploration of human nature and society can be seen as a precursor to the themes in French Canadian detective fiction.

Sure. 'The Silent Patient' was quite popular in 2019. It had the elements of noir with a dark and mysterious plot revolving around a patient who had committed a heinous crime and then went silent.