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Lupin (Paperback)
Maurice Leblanc
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Based on the popular Netflix series! In the early 20th century,
esteemed writer Maurice Leblanc created Arsene Lupin, a French
Sherlock Holmes-type who became known as the gentleman thief.
Lupin's exploits, in pursuit of the rich, have been documented in
more than twenty stories and books, as well as in film. In January
2021, Netflix released a major hit in the entertaining Lupin
mystery-comedy series based on the stories. The Best Stories of
Arsene Lupin is a collection of the most engaging of Leblanc's
writing about Lupin, with a special foreword by West Point
associate professor of English and writer Matthew Carey Salyer.
In 1907, Author Maurice Leblanc released the first collection of
stories recounting the adventures of Arsene Lupin, a charming thief
and master of disguises. The character became quite popular,
featured in 17 novels and 39 novellas, inspiring generations of
charming anti-heroes to follow. This brand new edition of the first
Arsene Lupin novel is beautifully illustrated by artist Vincent
Mallie, capturing the joyful style of an animated feature as if
created by renowned director Hayao Miyazaki (whose first
directorial release was LUPIN THE 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro,
which is filled with nods to Leblanc's classic character).
Collecting the first 9 novellas, this illustrated edition features
dozens of black-and-white and full-color illustrations and plates
including numerous two-page spreads that evoke the beauty and charm
of a Studio Ghibli production.
The suave adventures of a gentleman rogue?a French Thomas Crown
Created by Maurice LeBlanc during the early twentieth century,
Ars?ne Lupin is a witty confidence man and burglar, the Sherlock
Holmes of crime. The poor and innocent have nothing to fear from
him; often they profit from his spontaneous generosity. The rich
and powerful, and the detective who tries to spoil his fun,
however, must beware. They are the target of Ars?ne's mischief and
tomfoolery. A masterful thief, his plans frequently evolve into
elaborate capers, a precursor to such cinematic creations as
"Ocean's Eleven" and "The Sting." Sparkling with amusing banter,
these stories?the best of the Lupin series?are outrageous,
melodramatic, and literate.
A battle of wits between the nimblest French thief and the
shrewdest British detective This volume contains two adventures
which pit the gentleman thief Arsene Lupin against Sherlock Holmes,
the world's most famous detective. In 'The Blonde Lady', Holmes
must discover the identity of a mysterious female thief who is
linked to Lupin, while in 'The Jewish Lamp' he finds out that the
theft of a lamp containing a precious jewel conceals an astonishing
secret. While their tone is at times ironic and firmly
tongue-in-cheek, the two stories in Arsene Lupin vs Sherlock Holmes
bear all the hallmarks of classic detective fiction, and will put a
smile on the lips and set the pulses racing of all fans of mystery
and detective fiction.
The inspiration for the hit Netflix show, Lupin, Arsene Lupin is
charming, clever and bold. A master of disguise, he steals from the
rich, he outsmarts the police and he's generous to those in need.
And above all, he never takes himself too seriously. This French
Robin Hood has charmed readers for generations and the stories
about his dazzling escapades have been adapted countless times for
television, stage and film, including the hit manga series Lupin
III. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of
stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges
and ribbon markers. These beautiful hardbacks make perfect gifts
for book lovers, or wonderful additions to your own collection.
This edition is translated from the French by Alexander Teixeira de
Mattos and features an introduction by Emma Bielecki. In the
opening stories, Lupin is arrested, only to engineer his own
incredible escape. What follows are wonderfully entertaining and
action packed stories that finish with a brief encounter with none
other than Sherlock Holmes. Originally published together in 1907,
this collection of the gentleman thief's very first adventures is
the perfect place to start exploring his world of daring escapes,
cunning disguises and ambitious heists.
Arsene Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes (1910) is a novel by Maurice
Leblanc. Forced to change the name of his antagonist following a
legal challenge by Holmes' creator, Leblanc still manages to pull
off one of the greatest fictional mashups of all time. Partly based
on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene 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 tales of adventure
starring one of the greatest literary characters of all time-Arsene
Lupin, gentleman thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief,
an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and
standing of France's most wicked men. In this installment of
Leblanc's beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable wit and
chameleon-like ability to move undetected through aristocratic
society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way through life.
Despite his criminal nature, he operates under a strict moral code,
only taking from those who have taken from the poor all their
lives. In this novel, Lupin forces French authorities to bring in
an investigator capable of put a stop to his escapades. Across the
English Channel comes Herlock Sholmes, the legendary British
detective, and his trusted assistant Wilson. Although they are of a
different breed than their adversary, who remains focused and stoic
throughout, Sholmes and Wilson, despite their humorous outlook,
prove more than capable of catching the gentleman thief. Arsene
Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes is a story of romance, mystery, and crime
that continues to astound over a century after it was published.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Maurice Leblanc's Arsene Lupin vs
Herlock Sholmes is a classic of French literature reimagined for
modern readers.
Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (1907) is a collection of short
stories by Maurice Leblanc. Originally published in Je sais tout, a
popular French magazine, these stories launched Leblanc's career as
a leading international writer of crime fiction. Partly based on
the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene 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 tales of adventure
starring one of the greatest literary characters of all time-Arsene
Lupin, gentleman thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief,
an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and
standing of France's most wicked men. In this debut installment of
Leblanc's beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable wit and
chameleon-like ability to move undetected through aristocratic
society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way through life.
Despite his criminal nature, he operates under a strict moral code,
only taking from those who have taken from the poor all their
lives. In this collection of early short stories, Lupin is
sentenced to prison, makes a daring escape, cracks an impregnable
safe, and makes the acquaintance of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary
British detective. These nine tales are the perfect introduction to
Leblanc's legendary literary universe. Arsene Lupin, Gentleman
Burglar is a story of romance, mystery, and crime that continues to
astound over a century after it was published. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Maurice Leblanc's Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar is a classic
of French literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Arsene Lupin (Paperback)
Maurice Leblanc; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R310
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Arsene Lupin (1909) is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. Originally a
four-act play, the story was turned into a novel by Leblanc before
being translated into English by Edgar Jepson. Partly based on the
life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene 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 tales of adventure starring one of
the greatest literary characters of all time-Arsene Lupin,
gentleman thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief, an
unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and
standing of France's most wicked men. In this early installment of
Leblanc's beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable wit and
chameleon-like ability to move undetected through aristocratic
society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way through life.
Despite his criminal nature, he operates under a strict moral code,
only taking from those who have taken from the poor all their
lives. In this novel, he comes up with an elaborate plan to get his
hands on the art and jewels of a notorious collector, a man whose
taste for fine objects can only be satisfied through exploitation
and greed. As though the risks involved were not high enough, Lupin
leave clues for police every step of the way, heightening pressure
on himself and embarrassing a nation's incompetent leaders in the
process. Arsene Lupin is a story of romance, mystery, and crime
that continues to astound over a century after it was published.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Maurice Leblanc's Arsene Lupin is a
classic of French literature reimagined for modern readers.
THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES, LUPIN. The year is
1905. Meet Arsene Lupin: a gentleman and a thief. An enemy to the
rich and powerful; a friend to the poor - Arsene Lupin will stop at
nothing until he gets what he wants. When Arsene Lupin is arrested,
the police think it's all over. But the most dangerous place for
Lupin is to be behind bars...
The Secret of Sarek (1920) is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. Partly
based on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene 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 tales of
adventure starring one of the greatest literary characters of all
time-Arsene Lupin, gentleman thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's
greatest thief, an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten
the wealth and standing of France's most wicked men. In this debut
installment of Leblanc's beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable
wit and chameleon-like ability to move undetected through
aristocratic society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way
through life. Despite his criminal nature, he operates under a
strict moral code, only taking from those who have taken from the
poor all their lives. In this installment of Leblanc's beloved
series, a woman learns that her long lost son, who was kidnapped
years prior, has been found alive on the island of Sarek.
Veronique, who assumed he was dead, had left her husband and her
hopes of starting a family behind, dedicating her life to service
as a Carmelite nun. Now filled with hope, she abandons her vows to
set sail for the island, where she discovers a horrifying truth.
The Secret of Sarek is a story of romance, mystery, and crime that
continues to astound over a century after it was published. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Maurice Leblanc's The Secret of Sarek is a classic
of French literature reimagined for modern readers.
813 (1910) 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-Arsene 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.
Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief, an unmatched force for
good whose exploits threaten the wealth and standing of France's
most wicked men. In this installment of Leblanc's beloved series,
Lupin uses his remarkable wit and chameleon-like ability to move
undetected through aristocratic society in order to steal, trick,
and cheat his way through life. Despite his criminal nature, he
operates under a strict moral code, only taking from those who have
taken from the poor all their lives. In this novel, Lupin targets
Mr. Kesselbach, a man known as the King of Diamonds whose immense
fortune surpasses twenty-million-pound sterling. Finding him at the
extravagant Palace Hotel, Lupin executes his plan brilliantly-but
when Kesselbach is found murdered, the thief is implicated in the
crime. Sent to prison, he is forced to cooperate with the police in
order to catch the killer and clear his own name. The ensuing
mystery involves some of Europe's most powerful leaders, both past
and present. 813 is a story of romance, mystery, and crime that
continues to astound over a century after it was published. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Maurice Leblanc's 813 is a classic of French
literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Eight Strokes of the Clock (1922) is a collection of short
stories by Maurice Leblanc. Partly based on the life of French
anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene 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 tales of adventure starring one of the
greatest literary characters of all time-Arsene Lupin, gentleman
thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief, an unmatched
force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and standing of
France's most wicked men. In this debut installment of Leblanc's
beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable wit and chameleon-like
ability to move undetected through aristocratic society in order to
steal, trick, and cheat his way through life. Despite his criminal
nature, he operates under a strict moral code, only taking from
those who have taken from the poor all their lives. In this
collection of short stories, Lupin reveals the adventures of a
strangely familiar figure-himself. Using the alias Prince Renine,
he recalls some of his most thrilling escapades. With the help of
his beautiful comrade Hortense, the Prince sets out to solve the
mysterious disappearance and murder of several women. When Hortense
goes missing, he fears for the worst, and must race against time in
order to save her life. The Eight Strokes of the Clock is a story
of romance, mystery, and crime that continues to astound over a
century after it was published. With a beautifully designed cover
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Maurice
Leblanc's The Eight Strokes of the Clock is a classic of French
literature reimagined for modern readers.
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The Secret Tomb (Paperback)
Maurice Leblanc; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R312
R263
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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 Arsene
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 grows
worried about her young comrade Saint-Quentin, a teenage boy with a
passion for adventure and a knack for troublemaking. Leaving their
caravan, a group of orphaned children living as circus performers,
Dorothy sets out into the woods to look for the boy. Remembering
the castle they had recently discovered, and recalling that
Saint-Quentin had wanted to sneak inside, Dorothy makes her way to
a stony outcrop surrounding the rampart, where she discovers a
strange man lurking. She quickly hides and watches as he opens a
passage into a hidden lair. Just then, as she sees the silhouette
of Saint-Quentin climb out from a castle window, the man aims a
rifle in her friend's direction, forcing Dorothy to abandon her
hiding place and save Saint-Quentin's life. The ensuing mystery
involves the lord and lady of the Chateau de Roborey, a family
secret, and a name from the distant past. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Maurice Leblanc's The Secret Tomb is a classic of French
literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Return of Arsene Lupin (1917) 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-Arsene 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. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest
thief, an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the
wealth and standing of France's most wicked men. In this
installment of Leblanc's beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable
wit and chameleon-like ability to move undetected through
aristocratic society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way
through life. Despite his criminal nature, he operates under a
strict moral code, only taking from those who have taken from the
poor all their lives. The Return of Arsene Lupin opens on a world
without Lupin-long thought dead, he even has a gravestone bearing
his name. The First World War has come and gone, leaving a
generation of men and women scarred irreparably. Two unlikely
friends, wounded veterans Patrice and Ya-Bon, find comfort in their
shared trauma. When Patrice is implicated in the murder of an
acquaintance, they must race against time in order to find the true
killer. In the final hour, a ghost from the past reappears to offer
his help. The Return of Arsene Lupin is a story of romance,
mystery, and crime that continues to astound over a century after
it was published. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Maurice
Leblanc's The Return of Arsene Lupin is a classic of French
literature reimagined for modern readers.
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The Hollow Needle (Paperback)
Maurice Leblanc; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R284
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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 Arsene 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 tales of adventure starring one of the greatest
literary characters of all time-Arsene Lupin, gentleman thief.
Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief, an unmatched force for
good whose exploits threaten the wealth and standing of France's
most wicked men. In this installment of Leblanc's beloved series,
Lupin uses his remarkable wit and chameleon-like ability to move
undetected through aristocratic society in order to steal, trick,
and cheat his way through life. Despite his criminal nature, he
operates under a strict moral code, only taking from those who have
taken from the poor all their lives. In this novel, Lupin discovers
the secret of the Kings of France, leading him to a hidden hoard of
jewels passed down since the days of the Roman Empire. On his trail
is amateur detective Isidore Beautrelet, a high school boy
determined to stop Lupin from completing the theft of a lifetime.
Despite his youth and inexperience, he proves surprisingly capable
of catching the gentleman thief. The Hollow Needle is a story of
romance, mystery, and crime that continues to astound over a
century after it was published. With a beautifully designed cover
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Maurice
Leblanc's The Hollow Needle is a classic of French literature
reimagined for modern readers.
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