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"813" by Maurice Leblanc is a novel that centers on the adventures of the famous gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin. It is a thrilling detective story, full of twists, political intrigue, and clever schemes, as Lupin navigates a complex plot involving murder, espionage, and identity deception.The story begins with the murder of a prominent German industrialist, Rudolf Kesselbach, who is found dead in his hotel room in Paris. The murder shocks the public due to Kesselbach’s stature and the brutality of the crime. The police, led by Chief Inspector Lenormand, are baffled by the mystery. As they ...

A mystery story featuring an elixir that can restore a dead man to life by the creator of the gentleman-thief and detective Arsène Lupin, often described as a French counterpart to Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Maurice Leblanc (1864-1941) was a French novelist and writer of short stories, known primarily as the creator of the fictional gentleman thief and detective Arsene Lupin, often described as a French counterpart to Conan Doyle's creation Sherlock Holmes.

O Sherlock Holmes francês, Arsène Lupin, heroi/espião/ladrão, desafiando as autoridades francesas e arrancando suspiros por onde passa. Esta criação de Maurice Leblanc se tornou um clássico e conquistou milhares de fãs na adaptação para a famosa série Lupin. Nestes nove contos...

When Cosmo Mornington, a wealthy American, is pronounced dead, a large inheritance is up for grabs. He leaves his fortune to any living heir, leaving his good friend Don Luis Perenna in charge of finding them. But when Mornington's relatives start to mysteriously vanish or die, suspicion begins to fall on Don Luis. Lupin, disguised as Mornington's close acquaintance, sets out to unveil the truth behind the disappearances, and is led to a series of sinister crimes linked to a secret organisation called, 'The Teeth of the Tiger'.

Dive into the thrilling journey of Dorothy as she attempts to unravel the mystery of In Robore Fortuna, all while navigating the challenges of raising orphan boys. Prepare yourself for a ride filled with hidden riches, unexpected betrayals, and chilling confrontations with death. - Synopsis by Campbell Schelp.

The year is 1898; a young boy witnesses his fathers brutal murder at the hands of a woman shrouded in black lace and adorned with an ornate brooch. Decades later, the boy, now a man, is confronted with the haunting visage of his fathers killer in a portrait at his wifes inherited chateau. The portrait is of his wifes deceased mother, wearing the eerily familiar black lace and brooch. As he grapples with his love for his wife and the chilling revelation, he finds himself under attack from a figure bearing a striking resemblance to the woman from his past. Consumed by self-doubt and questions, ...

Eine spannende Reise in die Ursprünge des Kriminalromans: Diese Sammlung von zehn klassischen Geschichten vereint die größten Meister der klassischen Spannungsliteratur. Von Edgar Allan Poes düsteren Visionen über Sherlock Holmes' messerscharfe Logik bis zu Chestertons moralphilosophischen Detektivrätseln – hier begegnen sich Wahnsinn, Mord, Mysterien und meisterhafte Erzählkunst.

When master thief Arsène Lupin is wrongly accused of a shocking murder, he must use his wit and cunning to uncover the truth and catch the real culprit. A suspenseful classic from Maurice Leblanc. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

When Arsène Lupin and two of his criminal associates try to rob the villa of Deputy Daubrecq, things do not go according to plan and Lupin’s two partners are arrested and sentenced to death, leaving him to try and save them from the guillotine. To achieve this, Lupin must not only evade Daubrecq but also outwit a ruthless blackmailer who holds incriminating evidence in a crystal stopper.

The Blonde Lady pits master thief Arsène Lupin against the brilliant detective Herlock Sholmes in a battle of wits. As the gentleman-burglar executes a series of daring heists, Sholmes is determined to bring him to justice. A thrilling duel between two legendary minds.

Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes is a thrilling battle of wits between master thief Arsène Lupin and the legendary detective Herlock Sholmes. This classic mystery follows daring heists, clever disguises, and a game of cat and mouse between two brilliant minds.

The fabulous second instalment of stories featuring the mischievous gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin, in a battle of wits against none other than Herlock Sholmes, a parody of Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic character. Split into two narratives, ‘The Blonde Lady’ and ‘The Jewish Tramp’, Arsène Lupin vs. Herlock Sholmes sees the charming yet pesky Lupin pull off daring heists and the thieving of precious items, only to mysteriously disappear. Herlock Sholmes, brought to France to catch our infamous protagonist, is hot on Lupin’s tail.

Join the thrilling adventures of Arsine Lupin, the gentleman thief, as he finds himself entangled in a web of disguise, romance, and hidden treasures. This time, Lupin isnt just matching wits with the legendary Holmlock Shears, but also with the astute Isidore Beautrelet, a sixth-form schoolboy. Beautrelet is always hot on Lupins trail, threatening to uncover his secrets at any turn. Is Lupin truly outmatched this time? Will Beautrelet unravel the mystery of the Hollow Needle? And amidst this perilous game of cat and mouse, has Lupin found a match of a different kind that could steer him away ...

Unravel the mysteries with Arsène Lupin, a former high-profile thief, who has turned a new leaf to become a crime solver. Now operating under the alias of Prince Rénine, he invites the captivating Hortense Daniel to assist him decipher a string of baffling cases. Eight Strokes of the Clock is a captivating collection of stories that follow their thrilling adventures. (Summary by Cate Barratt)

In the wake of a daring heist at Deputy Daubrecqs residence, a grave crime unfolds leading to the apprehension of two accomplices of the legendary thief, Arsène Lupin. While one is the true culprit, both face impending execution. As Lupin races against time to rectify this grave injustice, he finds himself embroiled in a deadly game with Deputy Daubrecqs merciless blackmailer, who possesses a lethal tool of manipulation - a document hidden within a crystal stopper. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Dive into the captivating world of Arsene Lupin, the renowned gentleman thief, as he narrates nine of his most intriguing and daring adventures. This collection, masterfully narrated by Cathy Barratt, takes you into the heart and mind of a legend.

Charming rogue, Arsène Lupin, returns once again, only to find himself as the suspect in a leading murder case. After one of his previous victims, the millionaire Kesselbach, is found dead in a Parisian hotel room, the gentleman thief is determined to prove his innocence. Set to uncover the real culprit, Lupin uncharacteristically joins the police’s efforts and delves into the mystery at hand. Powerful and dangerous enemies await, seemingly orchestrating crimes from the shadows, while a dark political conspiracy threatens to end Lupin’s life as he knows it.

Charismatic and roguish, gentleman thief Arsène Lupin returns once again in a quest to locate the ‘Hollow Needle’, a centuries-old legend said to contain the gold and precious jewels belonging to generations of French aristocracy. Isidore Beautrelet, a precocious young detective, is hot on Lupin’s heels as he attempts to crack the mystery of the Hollow Needle and swindle its fortune. Despite Lupin’s cunning tricks and disguises, Beautrelet gets closer and closer to the truth in what becomes a thrilling battle of intellect and wit.

Arsène, our charming and clever protagonist who sits on the wrong side of the law, becomes inadvertently involved in a damning murder case when his two colleagues are arrested on suspicion of killing Deputy Daubrecq, a corrupt politician, during a burglary. In an attempt to clear their names and get to the truth of what happened, Lupin seeks a crystal stopper which was once in Daubrecq’s possession and holds enough political secrets to bring absolute anarchy.

Told always with wit, candidness and a shade of pride, these remarkable stories see Lupin as a master criminal, lead detective, hopeless romantic and even champion of justice. Including ‘Two Hundred Thousand Francs Reward!’ in which Lupin offers a reward for the capture of himself, and ‘The Invisible Prisoner’ where he investigates the case of a man who mysteriously disappeared from a locked room, this brilliantly entertaining collection cements itself as a classic of the crime genre.