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...

"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...

"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...

Discover the many faces of Arsène Lupin as you've never seen them before in this original compilation from Skyboat Media and Blackstone Publishing. Arsène Lupin boldly makes a name for himself in "Madame Imbert's Safe" as he attempts to steal from a couple who may be hiding more than just money, and flaunts his keen eye as he traces a cold case in "The Queen's Necklace." In "The Arrest of Arsène Lupin," passengers onboard a transatlantic steamer...

These classic mystery short stories feature Maurice Lebanc's famous rogue, Arsène Lupin. A master of disguise, Lupin moves between high society and a burglar's life, stealing from the rich and powerfull, and creating mischief for Detective Ganimard. Included in this collection are the following tales: "The Arrest of Arsène Lupin" "Arsène Lupin in Prison" "The Escape of Arsène Lupin" "The Mysterious Traveler" "The Queen's Necklace" "The Seven of...

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...

Gentleman thief Arsène Lupin is noted as one of the most successful burglars in the world. What happens when he goes head to head with Herlock Sholmes-the world's greatest detective? A story of romance, humor, and true detective fiction, this novel begins with Arsène Lupin, a gentleman thief known for his strict moral code, forcing the French authorities to find an investigator who can put a stop to his dealings. In order to find a competitor keen...