Maurice Leblanc

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Arsene Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes

Beschreibung

"Arsene Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes" by way of Maurice Leblanc is a traditional detective journey that unfolds as a thrilling contest of wits between the gentleman thief Arsene Lupin and the extraordinary detective Herlock Sholmes (a planned variation of Sherlock Holmes because of copyright motives). This series of brief stories capabilities the charismatic and cunning Lupin pitted towards the astute and formidable Sholmes in a series of cleverly crafted mysteries. Lupin, a master of conceal and ingenuity, takes on daring heists and crook escapades, leaving behind cryptic clues to venture his adversary Sholmes. The testimonies are marked by means of intricate plots, sudden twists, and the playful competition between the two charismatic characters. Maurice Leblanc's narrative is full of humor, suspense, and a feel of journey. The clash of those iconic characters captivates readers as they navigate thru the intricacies of each mystery. Leblanc skillfully blurs the lines among the crook and the detective, developing a dynamic and enjoyable narrative that maintains readers guessing till the very last screen.

Autor

Maurice Marie Emile Leblanc was a French novelist and short story writer who lived from 11 December 1864 to 6 November 1941. Arsene Lupin, the fictitious gentleman thief and detective which is sometimes referred to be a French equivalent to Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. In the science fiction books Les Trois Yeux (1919) and Le Formidable Evènement (1920), an earthquake forms a landmass between England and France. He was born in Paris in 1859 and raised in Rouen, where he regularly came into contact with Guy de Maupassant and Gustave Flaubert. His first book, "Une femme" (A Woman), which was published in 1893, was very well received. Other books, including "Des couples" (The Couples) and his sole play, "La pitié," which was published in 1902, followed. He released "L'Enthousiasme," an autobiographical book, in 1901. He released "L'Enthousiasme," an autobiographical book, in 1901. He attempted to murder his hero in the novella "813" as early as 1910, but would later that year revive the figure. He purchased an Anglo-Norman home in Etretat in 1918, where he created 39 short tales and 19 novels. He fled Clos Lupin in 1939 and sought safety in Perpignan because of the impending war with Nazi Germany. He passed on there in 1941.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 232g
• ISBN-13: 9789361152825
• ISBN-10: 9361152823
• Artikelnr.: 70079680