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-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?

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.

Zaskakujace spotkanie dwóch niezwyklych osobowosci - Arsena Lupina i Sherlocka Holmesa to zazarty pojedynek na czyny, ale i ciete i blyskotliwe riposty. Nie bez przyczyny z ust Holmesa padna slowa: "Panie Lupin, jest dwóch ludzi na swiecie, którzy mnie niczym nie zadziwia: pierwszy to ja, a drugi - pan."

From the books that inspired the new Netflix series "Lupin" with Omar Sy. Arsene Lupin is suddenly and suspiciously willing to share some secrets with Inspector Ganimard which will help the police unveil a murder. But is Lupin helping out of the goodness of his heart or does a large jewel connected to the deceased have anything to do with it? The fifth story in Maurice Leblanc’s collection "The Confessions of Arsene Lupin" about gentleman thief and criminal mastermind, Arsene Lupin.

El señor Dugrival, tenía la mala costumbre, que a su mujer desagradaba enormemente, de llevar grandes cantidades de dinero encima, cuando iban a apostar en las carreras de caballos. Un elegante caballero se acercó a él un día, mientras esperaba para apostar y le dijo: -Discúlpeme, pero creo que esto es suyo.Y le entregó un reloj con una cadena de oro.

"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.

The fictional gentleman thief is a master of disguise, a criminal genius and a moral figure well-set in righting a few wrongs himself when Justice can't be bothered. Lupin is incarcerated in the famous La Santé Prison in Paris, where he claims he won't be able to attend his own trial, as when the time comes, he will be long gone! Detective Ganimard and his men are well-determined to prevent his escape. But Lupin is a true artist.

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

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´.

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.

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.

Master criminal Arsene Lupin is at it again in the taut thriller 813. When Lupin is framed for murder, the famed thief enters the fray of the investigation in an attempt to clear his name and prove that his moral code, though unorthodox, is unwavering.

Questo è il primo romanzo della fortunata serie di Maurice Leblanc. Pubblicato nel 1907, presenta il famoso ladro nelle sue prime avventure, e lo mette anche a confronto con un immaginario Sherlock Holmes (chiamato Herlock Sholmes, per ovvi motivi) in cui ovviamente il ladro "nazionale" afferma la sua supremazia sull'investigatore inglese. Cornice musicale: colonna sonora del famoso adattamento televisivo.

Una tarde mientras le preguntaba a Lupin sobre sus casos más sonados, me empezó a dictar números, en lo que yo pensé era una serie completamente aleatoria. Tras varios minutos así, haciéndome poner en tela de juicio la cordura de Lupin, me di cuenta, de que los números representaban una secuencia de destellos, que parecía alguien estaba enviando desde una ventana del edificio del frente a nuestro. Era un mensaje.

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.

"Demain, à quatre heures du soir, Herlock Sholmès, le grand policier anglais pour qui il n'est point de mystère, Herlock Sholmès, le plus extraordinaire déchiffreur d'énigmes que l'on ait jamais vu, le prodigieux personnage qui semble forgé de toutes pièces par l'imagination d'un romancier, Herlock Sholmès sera mon hôte. On se récria. Herlock Sholmès à Thibermesnil. C'était donc sérieux ? Arsène Lupin se trouvait réellement dans la contrée ? Arsène Lupin et sa bande ne sont pas loin.