Paul d' Ivoi

Born in Paris in 1856 as Paul Charles Philippe Éric Deleutre, he wrote under the pen name Paul d'Ivoi and became one of the best-known French adventure novelists of his day. He died in Paris in 1915.

He is especially associated with Les Voyages excentriques, a long-running series published from the 1890s into the early 20th century. His fiction is often compared with Jules Verne's because it mixes travel, invention, and extravagant adventure, but his books are usually noted for their faster pace, comic flair, and taste for the unexpected.

Among his best-known works is Les Cinq Sous de Lavarède, which helped define his reputation. Though not as widely read today as some of his contemporaries, he remains an appealing figure for readers who enjoy classic popular fiction, scientific romance, and globe-trotting adventure.