Maurice Leblanc

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...

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...

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!...

The Golden Triangle is another fantastic mystery by Leblanc featuring gentleman thief Arsene Lupin. As our tale opens, Arsene Lupin is but a memory. We see his picturesque grave, and perhaps we take a moment to mourn his passing. But around us a mystery comes into focus -- a mystery involving Captain Patrice Belval and a one-armed African named Ya-Bon and a nurse we know only as Little Mother Coralie . . . Before the tale has tolled, Arsene Lupin...

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...

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...

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...

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...