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Maurice Marie Émile Leblanc (1864 -1941) was a French novelist and writer of short stories. His famous character, Arsène Lupin, is a master of disguise, a historian, gentleman, and a burglar. In these adventures, Lupin organises a series of flamboyant heists under the nose of the determined Inspector Ganimard. He carries out the most amazing burglaries without ever leaving a clue. The innocent and poor have nothing to fear from him, but the rich and powerful, and the detective who tries to ruin the fun, are the targets of Arsene’s mischief.

Di Arsène Lupin, personaggio immaginario ideato da Maurice Leblanc nel 1905, sono state realizzate trasposizioni cinematografiche, televisive, cartoons e fumetti. Arsène ruba per sé ma anche per i più bisognosi e sempre e solo ai più facoltosi.

Di Arsène Lupin, personaggio immaginario ideato da Maurice Leblanc nel 1905, sono state realizzate trasposizioni cinematografiche, televisive, cartoons e fumetti. Arsène ruba per sé ma anche per i più bisognosi e sempre e solo ai più facoltosi.

"The Red Silk Scarf" is a short story from "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin". Ten grippling short stories in which the world's premier thief looks back on a lifetime of adventure and mysteries. He uses his wit and courage to outsmart criminals, pull wool over the eyes of the French police, and solve terrifying mysteries, always keeping just enough time to save a pretty lady and pocket something for himself. Intelligent, witty, funny: there is the real gentleman thief in all his brilliance!

This gripping tale, "the Seven of Hearts", begins with a mysterious message: "From the moment you open this letter, whatever happens, whatever you may hear, do not move, do not utter one cry. Otherwise you are doomed." This is the beginning of a very strange tale, in which Arsene Lupin will have to prove himself very clever indeed.

Arsène Lupin est de retour. Le héros de l'œuvre de Maurice Leblanc, le Gentleman cambrioleur, le plus élégant, le plus sympathique et le plus impertinent des malfaiteurs - mais au juste est-il vraiment de ces derniers ?... Certes non ! - retrouve sa voix dans celle de Jacques Gamblin.

Klassische Kriminalromane um den Meisterdieb Arséne Lupin, den der französische Autor Maurice Leblanc als Gegenstück zu Doyle's Sherlock Holmes schuf.

This collaboration between French writer Maurice Leblanc and British writer/translator Edgar Jepson introduces the world to the fictitious French gentleman thief Arsene Lupin. The book was based on a play by Leblanc, and was first published in 1909. While the work reflects a young Lupin, listeners will recognize the character of this lovable burglar.

-Lupin, mira esta vieja fotografía -le dije pasándole a mi amigo una vieja fotografía que había comprado en una tienda al lado del Sena. Lupin la examinó durante unos segundos y concluyó: -La foto es de muy mala calidad, pero el tema es agradable: el rincón del antiguo patio rodeado de columnas griegas, con el reloj de sol y el estanque de peces. Con esos bancos de piedra donde parece que el tiempo se hubiera detenido. Me gusta, pero, ¿qué es lo que tiene de especial?

Una apacible mañana de domingo los lugareños del pequeño pueblo de San Nicolás, mientras hablan en corros a las puertas de la Iglesia, observan aterrorizados como una enorme limusina va a toda velocidad hacia ellos. Tras conseguir evitar la colisión con el edificio de la Iglesia, la limusina acaba estrellándose unos cientos de metros a la salida del pueblo junto a un árbol. Una mujer yace muerta junto al vehículo, pero no hay ni rastro del conductor. Una vez más Arsenio Lupin resolverá el caso sin necesidad de estar presente.

La cuarta aventura de Arsène Lupin nos trae una vuelta de tuerca a las vicisitudes que siempre rodean a nuestro ladrón favorito: en esta ocasión, una de sus víctimas ha aparecido asesinada. Lupin será acusado injustamente y acabará colaborando con la policía para encontrar al culpable. Sin embargo, le espera una enmarañada trama de intrigas políticas, acertijos imposibles de resolver, unas cartas del mismísimo Bismarck y un enigmático reloj que tiene grabada la cifra 813... una cifra de la que podría depender la vida de Lupin.

"The Water Bottle" is a short story in the "The Eight Strokes of the Clock" collection of eight short stories by Maurice Leblanc. Their main character: Arsène Lupin, the beloved gentleman thief, one of the most famous characters of the detective genre. All eight stories are independent but brought together by a leading thread. Posing as Prince Rénine, Lupin uses his legendary wit to free a young woman from a tedious destiny before having her make him a promise: she will become his bride if together, they manage to solve seven other mysteries before the eighth stroke of the clock, three months from then.

"Thérèse and Germaine" is a short story in the"The Eight Strokes of the Clock" collection of eight short stories by Maurice Leblanc. Their main character: Arsène Lupin, the beloved gentleman thief, one of the most famous characters of the detective genre. All eight stories are independent but brought together by a leading thread. Posing as Prince Rénine, Lupin uses his legendary wit to free a young woman from a tedious destiny before having her make him a promise: she will become his bride if together, they manage to solve seven other mysteries before the eighth stroke of the clock, three months from then.

Victor Hautin, "Inspecteur Victor" de la Brigade mondaine, est un policier, habile, retors, hargneux. Apprécié de sa hiérarchie en dépit d'un esprit assez indépendant, il a vu sa promotion pour le poste d'inspecteur de la Sûreté compromise par des scandales portant sur sa vie privée, tumultueuse.

Un mutilé de guerre, le capitaine Patrice Belval déjoue une tentative d'enlèvement sur une infirmière connue sous le sobriquet de Maman Coralie. Amoureux de la jeune femme, il découvre bientôt que celle-ci est mariée, à l'occasion de l'assassinat sauvage de son mari. Ce crime est lié à une conjuration pour vider la France de ses réserves d'or (la 1ère Guerre Mondiale bat son plein) et également à un mystère liant les deux jeunes gens.

A classic crime caper featuring the daring gentleman-thief turned detective, Arsène Lupin, a master of disguise, a criminal genius, and a man intent on righting wrongs when Justice can't be bothered. In this gripping tale, Lupin has set himself a challenge: to rob the millions stashed in Madame Imbert's safe. But Imbert’s private mansion is a fortress. Can Lupin outwit the police and unlock the secrets within the safe? Guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very end, this tale is perfect for fans of ´Knives Out´ and ´Glass Onion´.

En esta nueva aventura de Arsenio Lupín, sucede lo inesperado: Sherlock Holmes y el mismo Arsenio Lupín, se sentarán a la mesa y compartirán sus impresiones sobre los misteriosos casos que el famoso detective investiga. El flemático inglés parece pisar los talones a Arsenio Lupín, pero no se espera el giro que Lupín le tiene preparado y la sorpresa que el británico se lleva es mayúscula.

Di Arsène Lupin, personaggio immaginario ideato da Maurice Leblanc nel 1905, sono state realizzate trasposizioni cinematografiche, televisive, cartoons e fumetti. Arsène ruba per sé ma anche per i più bisognosi e sempre e solo ai più facoltosi. Amante delle donne, del gioco, del lusso e, naturalmente, del denaro. È un magistrale trasformista, capace di truccarsi e travestirsi secondo le occasioni in personaggi che interpreta alla perfezione. Abile negli sport, soprattutto nelle arti marziali, possiede doti di prestigiatore ed eccelle nell'arte del furto.

First published in 1910, this new Cyanide Publishing edition contains the original text as well as background articles. Arsene Lupin comes up against a worthy adversary - the British detective Herlock Sholmes. Visit www.CyanidePublishing.com to download your free crime/mystery starter library.

En 1924, Arsène Lupin tombe dans un piège organisé par Joséphine Balsamo avant sa mort. Il rencontre enfin son fils Jean, désormais appelé Félicien Charles, qui se trouve tout d'abord accusé d'un meurtre qu'il n'a pas commis, puis opposé à son père sous l'influence d'anciens complices de la comtesse de Cagliostro.