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Arsène Lupin takes on his most fearsome opponent yet in this second collection of his larcenous adventures. More a loving homage than a straight copy, Herlock Sholmes (changed just enough to avoid fallout from a copyright claim by Conan Doyle) and his companion Wilson are summoned to France initially to throw light on the case of the Blonde Lady. Having encountered Arsène Lupin before, Sholmes is only too happy to get a chance of revenge.This collection of two stories were originally serialised in the magazine Je Sais Tout from 1906 to 1907, and were translated into English in 1910. After an earlier story with an unauthorised Sherlock Holmes, Maurice Leblanc was forced to rename his antagonist for these stories.

In the process of writing his memoirs, Arsène Lupin takes us back to his early twenties and his first love: Clarice d¿Etigues. Although forbidden by her father to meet, that doesn¿t stop Ralph d¿Andresy¿Lupin¿s nom du jour¿from wooing Clarice. But when he finds evidence on the d¿Etigues estate of a conspiracy to murder a woman, he cannot help but be drawn into the ensuing three-way race to a legendary treasure.Memoirs of Arsène Lupin was originally published in France in 1924 under the name La Comtesse de Cagliostro; this English translation was published the following year. Maurice Leblanc was not the only author to call on the myth of Cagliostro as a framing device: both Goethe and Dumas had written famous novels on the subject. This story showcases a Lupin who is growing into his abilities, and with the swings between outright confidence and self-doubt that would be expected of so comparatively young a protagonist.

"Dorothée, Danseuse de Corde" est un roman écrit par Maurice Leblanc, un écrivain français du XIXe siècle.Dans ce roman, Leblanc nous plonge dans l'univers fascinant des artistes de cirque et des danseuses de corde. L'histoire tourne autour de Dorothée, une jeune artiste talentueuse et audacieuse, qui est passionnée par la danse sur corde. Elle travaille dur pour perfectionner son art et se produire dans les plus grands cirques de Paris.Au fil du récit, nous suivons Dorothée dans son parcours artistique et découvrons les défis auxquels elle est confrontée dans ce monde exigeant. Elle fait face à des rivalités, des intrigues et des difficultés financières, mais elle reste déterminée à réaliser son rêve de devenir une danseuse de corde renommée.Le roman explore également les relations humaines au sein du cirque, les amitiés sincères, les liens familiaux et les amours naissants."Dorothée, Danseuse de Corde" est un roman captivant qui transporte les lecteurs dans l'univers magique du cirque et de l'art du spectacle.

In this first full-length Arsène Lupin novel the gentleman-thief remains a shadowy figure for most of the novel, working two steps beyond the law with a hidden aim. To fight against this anti-hero, Leblanc introduces Isidore Beautrelet, the prodigious school-boy detective. Also making an appearance are old foes Detective Ganimard and (in yet another copyright-defeating name change) Holmlock Shears. The battle of wills that ensues pulls Isidore through rural France as he tries to get to the bottom of Lupin¿s motives.The Hollow Needle was originally serialized in the magazine Je Sais Tout from 1908 to 1909, and was translated into English in 1910. Arsène Lupin starred in many further stories and plays, and a direct sequel to this story, Le second visage d¿Arsène Lupin, was written by Pierre Boileau and Pierre Ayraud in 1975.

Trying to escape from her boring life, Hortense Daniel meets the mysterious Prince Rénine (or should we say Arsène Lupin?) who enlists her help to solve eight mysteries, starting with one that is for her very close to home. The pair¿s travels take them across northern France as they help ease the path of true love, bring thieves and murderers to justice, and eventually to recover something very dear to Hortense¿s heart.The Eight Strokes of the Clock is an Arsène Lupin novel by any other name, with Maurice Leblanc admitting as much in an opening note. Set in the early days of the character¿s history, this collection of mysteries has the hallmarks of classic Lupin: a fervent desire to impress, dazzling jumps of logic and an ambivalent belief that the law can provide justice. This English translation was published in 1922 in the same year it was being serialized in France; it was published in novel form there a year later.

Arsène Lupin¿s attempted robbery of the deputy Daubrecq has gone horribly wrong, leaving behind a murdered man and two of his accomplices in the hands of the police. Now he finds himself pulled into an ever more conspiratorial spiral as he attempts to gain leverage over the people who can free his men. Set before the events of the preceding 813, this again portrays Lupin in a much different light to the earlier books. At times almost coming to despair, this story shows him grappling with his personal morals whilst trying to do the best for those closest to him.The story was originally serialised in Le Journal in 1912, before being published as a novel in both the original French and this English translation by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos in 1913.

When Dorothy, ropedancer and palmist, arrives at the Château de Roborey with her circus, she¿s already observed strange excavations at the grounds. Fate reveals a familial connection and drags her and her motley crew of war orphans into a quest for long-lost ancestral treasure, but her new-found nemesis is always close on her trail.Maurice Leblanc, most famous for his Arsène Lupin stories, here switches to a new protagonist, but fans of his other work will find her strangely recognisable. Indeed, the mystery presented here is later referenced in The Countess of Cagliostro as a puzzle that Lupin did not have time to solve. This book was originally serialised in Le Journal between January and March 1923, and was published in novel form both in French and in this English translation later in the year. It was also later adapted as a French-language made-for-TV movie in 1983.

While watching a film, Véronique d¿Hergemont spots her childhood signature mysteriously written on the side of a hut in the background of a scene. Her visit to the location of the film shoot deepens the mystery, but also provides further clues that point her towards long-lost relations and a great secret from ancient history: a secret that will require the services of a particular man to unravel.The Secret of Sarek was published in the original French in 1919, and in this English translation in 1920. It was Maurice Leblanc¿s first Arsène Lupin novel written after the Great War, and its impact on Leblanc is palpable: the novel has a much darker tone than earlier works, and even the famous cheery charm of Lupin is diluted. The result is a classic horror story, bringing a new dimension to the series.

The fortunes of Don Luis Perenna seem set to only increase after the will of his friend, Cosmo Mornington, is read. Perenna stands to benefit by one million francs if he finds the true heir, and by one hundred million if they can¿t be found. But after both a detective and a potential recipient of the fortune die in the in the same way as Mornington, Perenna (alias Arsène Lupin) must fight to prove his innocence and discover the real murderer.The Teeth of the Tiger was published in this English translation in 1914, but wasn¿t available in the original French until its serialization in Le Journal in 1920. In the timeline of the series, The Teeth of the Tiger is set after the events of 813, and continues with the rebalancing of Lupin from a god-like genius to a fallible, albeit brilliant, man.

Dominique et Patrice Martyl fêtent chaque année, avec une dévotion rituelle, l'anniversaire de leur mariage par un dîner, en tête à tête, dans le même restaurant du bois.Sur le chemin du retour, ils décident de s'arrêter chez leurs amis Antoine et Richard qui passent le week-end dans un pavillon du bord de l'Oise.Après avoir bu plus que de raison, être partis en virée, leur automobile se perd dans un petit chemin forestier du bois de St Germain.Soudain dans la lueur des phares, apparaissent trois danseuses et un homme semblant se livrer à une danse d'un charme poétique et sensuel...

Arsène Lupin is a collection of stories by Maurice Leblanc recounting the adventures of Arsène Lupin, Arsene Lupin is a gentleman, who "operates only in châteaux and salons" and "man of a thousand disguises: in turn a chauffeur, detective, bookmaker, Russian physician, Spanish bull-fighter, commercial traveler, robust youth and decrepit old man." This master thief resembles Robin Hood in that he steals not for his own benefit, but for the benefit of others. The urbane scoundrel is involved in a series of amusing shenanigans in this book. The stories are sequential in nature, but they can also be enjoyed as stand-alone stories.

This is a classic novel by Maurice Leblanc that features the master thief Arsine Lupin and the famous detective Herlock Shlomes. In this book, Lupin and Sholmes engage in a thrilling battle of wits and skill as they try to outsmart each other. Lupin is a charming and cunning thief who always manages to stay one step ahead of the law, while Sholmes is a brilliant detective who uses his keen observation skills to solve even the most complex cases. As the two men face off against each other, they both realize that they have met their match. The novel is filled with twists and turns as Lupin and Sholmes engage in a game of cat-and-mouse that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With its gripping plot, memorable characters, and clever writing, the novel is a must-read for anyone who loves mystery and suspense.

Ce beau roman est largement autobiographique, puisqu'il relate les jeunes années de Maurice Leblanc et ses premières passions amoureuses. L'auteur a toujours affirmé que ce livre était, de toute son ¿uvre, celui qu'il préférait.

Maurice Leblanc s¿est amusé ici avec son compère André de Maricourt à revisiter toute une série de contes et légendes à travers les aventures d¿un jeune garçon Pierre et de sa complice Violette ; ce roman très original nous replonge dans les histoires de notre enfance entre nostalgie et romantisme : un roman à savourer au coin du feu" Contre la fenêtre, à l¿extrémité du grand salon, il y avait une table, sur cette table un fauteuil, sur ce fauteuil un tabouret, et sur ce tabouret un petit garçon qui, à l¿aide d¿un caillou serti dans une bague de plomb, faisait mine de couper l¿une des vitres supérieures.Tout cela formait une pyramide miraculeuse, mais un peu branlante, si branlante même que, par suite de la défaillance du tabouret, le petit garçon n¿eut que le temps de s¿accrocher à l¿un des rideaux de damas cerise, tandis que s¿écroulait avec fracas l¿édifice, péniblement construit.À l¿autre bout du salon, dans une partie lointaine qui formait boudoir, une jeune femme laissa échapper un cri d¿effroi..."

Iniciou sua carreira como repórter policial no jornal Écho de France, porta-voz oficial do irônico Arsène Lupin.

Master criminal Arsène 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.As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront the amazing works of long dead and truly talented authors.

fut publiée, en France, en 1924. Voici le synopsis de cette nouvelle: Quelques années après la fin de la première guerre mondiale, un ministre organise dans son bureau une confrontation entre un couple de la noblesse française et un ancien militaire. Qui est cet ancien soldat qui dilapide des sommes d'argent importantes? Quels sont ses liens avec ce couple? Pourquoi se rencontraientils sous l'Arc de Triomphe? L'affaire pourrait prendre la dimension d'un scandale national, au point que le Président du Conseil impose au ministre la présence d'un policier, Hercule Petitgris, pour l'aider à résoudre cette affaire.

Qui est donc cet intrigant Jim Barnett? Il se trouve mêlé aux histoires les plus rocambolesques et tire toujours au clair les plus grands mystères! Il semblerait que son agence privée, Barnett et Cie, résolve tous les problèmes gratuitement... ou presque! Chaque fois, ce sont les coupables qui sont punis et les innocents qui échappent aux dangers! Vous l'aurez compris, Arsène Lupin n'est pas loin...