Maurice Leblanc
1) 813
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Gentleman thief Arsène Lupin finds himself wrongfully accused of murder, and must find the real killer to clear his name. This early work by Maurice Leblanc was originally published in 1910 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Maurice Marie Émile Leblanc was born on 11th November 1864 in Rouen, Normandy, France. He was a novelist and writer of short stories, known primarily as the creator of the fictional gentleman...
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"The Hollow Needle: Further Adventures of Arsène Lupin" sees Lupin cross paths with the famous Holmlock in a wonderful story of disguises, love, and of course treasure. This early work by Maurice Leblanc was originally published in 1909 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Maurice Marie Émile Leblanc was born on 11th November 1864 in Rouen, Normandy, France. He was a novelist and writer of short stories, known...
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"The Eight Strokes of the Clock" is a collection of eight short stories by Maurice Leblanc. The stories have his most famous creation, Arsène Lupin, gentleman-thief, as the main character. The eight stories, even though independent, have a leading thread: Lupin, under the name of Serge Rénine, trying to conquer the heart of a young lady, solving eight mysteries on the way. This early work by Maurice Leblanc was originally published in 1922 and we...
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"The Crystal Stopper" is another favourite mystery novel by Leblanc where during a burglary at the home of Deputy Daubrecq, a crime is committed and two accomplices of Arsène Lupin are arrested by the police. This early work by Maurice Leblanc was originally published in 1912 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Maurice Marie Émile Leblanc was born on 11th November 1864 in Rouen, Normandy, France. He was a novelist...
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The Teeth of the Tiger (1921) is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. Blending crime fiction, fantasy, and mystery, Leblanc crafts original and entertaining tales of adventure starring one of the greatest literary characters of all time-Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief. Partly based on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Lupin first appeared in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.
Arsène Lupin is the world's greatest...
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"The Confessions of Arsène Lupin" is a collection of nine stories - or confessions - of the celebrated gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. This early work by Maurice Leblanc was originally published in 1913 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Maurice Marie Émile Leblanc was born on 11th November 1864 in Rouen, Normandy, France. He was a novelist and writer of short stories, known primarily as the creator of the fictional...
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The Hollow Needle (1910) is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. Originally serialized in in Je sais tout, a popular French magazine, The Hollow Needle is a crime and adventure novel featuring the legendary Arsène Lupin. Partly based on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Lupin first appeared in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Blending crime fiction, fantasy, and mystery, Leblanc crafts original and entertaining...
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The Secret Tomb (1923) is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. Although he is known for his series of stories and novels featuring Arsène Lupin, a character based on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob and inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, Leblanc also wrote standalone tales of mystery and adventure. The Secret Tomb is an entertaining blend of fantasy and crime fiction for children and adults alike.
As the sun begins to set, Dorothy...
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The Woman of Mystery (1916) is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. Although he is known for his series of stories and novels featuring Arsène Lupin, a character based on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob and inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, Leblanc also wrote standalone tales of mystery and adventure. The Woman of Mystery is an entertaining blend of history and crime fiction for children and adults alike.
Paul Delroze is no stranger...
10) The Blonde Lady
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"The Blonde Lady" sees Arsène Lupin (the gentleman-burglar) once again meeting his enemy, the English detective Herlock Sholmes. These two great intellects are bound in opposite directions, where one chooses to abide to the law and the other uses his power and wits to crime. This early work by Maurice Leblanc was originally published in 1908 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Maurice Marie Émile Leblanc was born...
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Une édition de référence d'Arsène Lupin contre Herlock Sholmès de Maurice Leblanc, spécialement conçue pour la lecture sur les supports numériques.
« — Sholmès? Oh! j'avoue que celui-ci est de taille. Mais c'est justement ce qui me passionne et ce pour quoi vous me voyez de si joyeuse humeur. D'abord, question d'amour-propre: on juge que ce n'est pas de trop du célèbre Anglais pour avoir raison de moi. Ensuite, pensez au plaisir que...
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Une édition de référence de La Demoiselle aux yeux verts de Maurice Leblanc, spécialement conçue pour la lecture sur les supports numériques.
« Ah! demoiselle aux yeux verts, se dit Raoul, pendant que les trois mules du break, dont il entendait tinter les grelots, commençaient l'escalade des premières pentes, jolie demoiselle, vous êtes ma captive désormais. Complice d'assassin, d'escroc et de maître chanteur, meurtrière vous-même,...
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Une édition de référence d'Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur de Maurice Leblanc, spécialement conçue pour la lecture sur les supports numériques.
« Arsène Lupin parmi nous! l'insaisissable cambrioleur dont on racontait les prouesses dans tous les journaux depuis des mois! l'énigmatique personnage avec qui le vieux Ganimard, notre meilleur policier, avait engagé ce duel à mort dont les péripéties se déroulaient de façon si pittoresque!...
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Une édition de référence de 813 de Maurice Leblanc, spécialement conçue pour la lecture sur les supports numériques.
« Il y avait aussi un colis que venait d'apporter le service des colis postaux parisiens. Comme le papier qui l'entourait était en partie déchiré, M. Lenormand put voir une cassette d'ébène sur laquelle était gravé le nom de Rudolf Kesselbach.
Il ouvrit. Outre les débris d'une glace dont on voyait encore l'emplacement...
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Une édition de référence de Le Bouchon de cristal de Maurice Leblanc, spécialement conçue pour la lecture sur les supports numériques.
« — Somme toute, me dit Lupin, après m'avoir raconté les diverses phases de l'histoire, somme toute, aucune entreprise ne m'a donné plus de mal, ne m'a coûté plus d'efforts, que cette sacrée aventure, que nous appellerons, si vous voulez bien : « Le bouchon de cristal, ou comme quoi il ne faut jamais...
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Une édition de référence des Confidences d'Arsène Lupin de Maurice Leblanc, spécialement conçue pour la lecture sur les supports numériques.
« Muni de son paquet, le monsieur au monocle rejoignit cette jeune personne don’t cette écharpe de soie rouge écarlate indique suffisamment les allures excentriques. L'ayant rejointe, et pour des motifs encore inconnus, il la frappa d'abord à coups de couteau, puis l'étrangla à l'aide de cette...
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Une édition de référence de L'Aiguille creuse de Maurice Leblanc, spécialement conçue pour la lecture sur les supports numériques.
« L'Aiguille creuse ! association déconcertante de deux mots, incompréhensible question que posait ce morceau de papier dont la provenance même était inconnue ! Était-ce une expression insignifiante, le rébus d'un écolier qui barbouille d'encre un coin de feuille ? Ou bien était-ce deux mots magiques par...
18) Arsène Lupin
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This early work was originally a 4-part play written by Maurice Leblanc and Francis de Croisset in 1908, and subsequently novelized by Leblanc and published in 1909 with Edgar Jepson. We are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Maurice Marie Émile Leblanc was born on 11th November 1864 in Rouen, Normandy, France. He was a novelist and writer of short stories, known primarily as the creator of the fictional gentleman thief...
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As revenge for marrying a man, he didn't approve of, Véronique d'Hergemont's father, Professor Antoine d'Hergemont, kidnapped her baby and, while escaping, drowned with the baby at sea. Fourteen years later, in 1917, Véronique is watching a film and spots her quite, unique signature written on the side of a hut in the background of a scene. The signature, V d'H, prompts her to visit the location, where the movie was shot and launches her into a...
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The Confessions of Arsène Lupin (1913) is a collection of short stories by Maurice Leblanc. Blending crime fiction, fantasy, and mystery, Leblanc crafts original and entertaining tales of adventure starring one of the greatest literary characters of all time, Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief. Partly based on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Lupin first appeared in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.
Arsène...