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The first story, "The Blonde Lady", opens with the purchase of an antique desk by a mathematics professor. The desk is subsequently stolen, as it turns out, by Arsène Lupin. Later, both Lupin and the professor realize that a lottery ticket, left inadvertently in the desk, is the winning ticket, and Lupin proceeds to ensure he obtains half of the winnings while executing a near-impossible escape with a blonde lady. After the theft of the Blue Diamond, again by a blonde lady, Ganimard made the connection to Lupin and an appeal was made to Herlock Sholmes to match wits with Lupin.

El duelo definitivo entre el mayor de los detectives y el ladrón más habilidoso del mundo. Las andanzas de Lupin han hecho que sus enemigos se confabulen para traer a Sherlock Holmes desde Londres para dar caza al escurridizo ladrón. Holmes descubrirá tres de los mayores secretos de Lupin, pero quizá nuestro querido bribón tenga aún un as guardado en la manga...

Ten grippling short stories of Arsène Lupin: one of the most famous and intriguing figures of French detective literature. He was created by Maurice Leblanc, a brilliant journalist, writer and storyteller, and is the hero of a total of 24 books, novels and short stories alike. The fictional gentleman thief is a master of disguise, a criminal genius and a moral figure well-set in righting a few wrongs himself when Justice can't be bothered.

Una tarde mientras le preguntaba a Lupin sobre sus casos más sonados, me empezó a dictar números, en lo que yo pensé era una serie completamente aleatoria. Tras varios minutos así, haciéndome poner en tela de juicio la cordura de Lupin, me di cuenta, de que los números representaban una secuencia de destellos, que parecía alguien estaba enviando desde una ventana del edificio del frente a nuestro. Era un mensaje.

The world's premier thief looks back on a lifetime of adventure in these tales of his outrageous exploits. It has been a fortnight since the baroness Repstein disappeared from Paris, taking with her a fortune in jewels stolen from her husband. French detectives have chased her all over Europe, following the trail of gemstones like so many precious breadcrumbs, but she has eluded their efforts. When Arsène Lupin finds her, she will not escape so easily.

Maurice Marie Émile Leblanc (1864 -1941) was a French novelist and writer of short stories. His famous character, Arsène Lupin, is a master of disguise, a historian, gentleman, and a burglar. In these adventures, Lupin organises a series of flamboyant heists under the nose of the determined Inspector Ganimard. He carries out the most amazing burglaries without ever leaving a clue. The innocent and poor have nothing to fear from him, but the rich and powerful, and the detective who tries to ruin the fun, are the targets of Arsene’s mischief.

Di Arsène Lupin, personaggio immaginario ideato da Maurice Leblanc nel 1905, sono state realizzate trasposizioni cinematografiche, televisive, cartoons e fumetti. Arsène ruba per sé ma anche per i più bisognosi e sempre e solo ai più facoltosi.

Di Arsène Lupin, personaggio immaginario ideato da Maurice Leblanc nel 1905, sono state realizzate trasposizioni cinematografiche, televisive, cartoons e fumetti. Arsène ruba per sé ma anche per i più bisognosi e sempre e solo ai più facoltosi.

"The Red Silk Scarf" is a short story from "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin". Ten grippling short stories in which the world's premier thief looks back on a lifetime of adventure and mysteries. He uses his wit and courage to outsmart criminals, pull wool over the eyes of the French police, and solve terrifying mysteries, always keeping just enough time to save a pretty lady and pocket something for himself. Intelligent, witty, funny: there is the real gentleman thief in all his brilliance!

This gripping tale, "the Seven of Hearts", begins with a mysterious message: "From the moment you open this letter, whatever happens, whatever you may hear, do not move, do not utter one cry. Otherwise you are doomed." This is the beginning of a very strange tale, in which Arsene Lupin will have to prove himself very clever indeed.

"The Extraordinary Life of Arsène Lupin in Prison", as per the original title, opens with a letter from Lupin to Baron Nathan Cahorn. Lupin demands the wealthy Baron send him several of his most precious valuables, or else... he will come and take everything. But Lupin is incarcerated in the famous La Santé Prison! When the deadline comes, detective Ganimard and his men keep a keen eye on the belongings.

Arsène Lupin est de retour. Le héros de l'œuvre de Maurice Leblanc, le Gentleman cambrioleur, le plus élégant, le plus sympathique et le plus impertinent des malfaiteurs - mais au juste est-il vraiment de ces derniers ?... Certes non ! - retrouve sa voix dans celle de Jacques Gamblin.

Klassische Kriminalromane um den Meisterdieb Arséne Lupin, den der französische Autor Maurice Leblanc als Gegenstück zu Doyle's Sherlock Holmes schuf.

This collaboration between French writer Maurice Leblanc and British writer/translator Edgar Jepson introduces the world to the fictitious French gentleman thief Arsene Lupin. The book was based on a play by Leblanc, and was first published in 1909. While the work reflects a young Lupin, listeners will recognize the character of this lovable burglar.

-Lupin, mira esta vieja fotografía -le dije pasándole a mi amigo una vieja fotografía que había comprado en una tienda al lado del Sena. Lupin la examinó durante unos segundos y concluyó: -La foto es de muy mala calidad, pero el tema es agradable: el rincón del antiguo patio rodeado de columnas griegas, con el reloj de sol y el estanque de peces. Con esos bancos de piedra donde parece que el tiempo se hubiera detenido. Me gusta, pero, ¿qué es lo que tiene de especial?

Una apacible mañana de domingo los lugareños del pequeño pueblo de San Nicolás, mientras hablan en corros a las puertas de la Iglesia, observan aterrorizados como una enorme limusina va a toda velocidad hacia ellos. Tras conseguir evitar la colisión con el edificio de la Iglesia, la limusina acaba estrellándose unos cientos de metros a la salida del pueblo junto a un árbol. Una mujer yace muerta junto al vehículo, pero no hay ni rastro del conductor. Una vez más Arsenio Lupin resolverá el caso sin necesidad de estar presente.

La cuarta aventura de Arsène Lupin nos trae una vuelta de tuerca a las vicisitudes que siempre rodean a nuestro ladrón favorito: en esta ocasión, una de sus víctimas ha aparecido asesinada. Lupin será acusado injustamente y acabará colaborando con la policía para encontrar al culpable. Sin embargo, le espera una enmarañada trama de intrigas políticas, acertijos imposibles de resolver, unas cartas del mismísimo Bismarck y un enigmático reloj que tiene grabada la cifra 813... una cifra de la que podría depender la vida de Lupin.

"The Water Bottle" is a short story in the "The Eight Strokes of the Clock" collection of eight short stories by Maurice Leblanc. Their main character: Arsène Lupin, the beloved gentleman thief, one of the most famous characters of the detective genre. All eight stories are independent but brought together by a leading thread. Posing as Prince Rénine, Lupin uses his legendary wit to free a young woman from a tedious destiny before having her make him a promise: she will become his bride if together, they manage to solve seven other mysteries before the eighth stroke of the clock, three months from then.

"Thérèse and Germaine" is a short story in the"The Eight Strokes of the Clock" collection of eight short stories by Maurice Leblanc. Their main character: Arsène Lupin, the beloved gentleman thief, one of the most famous characters of the detective genre. All eight stories are independent but brought together by a leading thread. Posing as Prince Rénine, Lupin uses his legendary wit to free a young woman from a tedious destiny before having her make him a promise: she will become his bride if together, they manage to solve seven other mysteries before the eighth stroke of the clock, three months from then.

A classic crime caper featuring the daring gentleman-thief turned detective, Arsène Lupin, a master of disguise, a criminal genius, and a man intent on righting wrongs when Justice can't be bothered. In this gripping tale, Lupin has set himself a challenge: to rob the millions stashed in Madame Imbert's safe. But Imbert’s private mansion is a fortress. Can Lupin outwit the police and unlock the secrets within the safe? Guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very end, this tale is perfect for fans of ´Knives Out´ and ´Glass Onion´.