Maurice Leblanc

The Hollow Needle

Further Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar

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Produktbeschreibung

The Hollow Needle or Further Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar by Maurice Leblanc is one of the greatest masterpieces of French literature. Lupin is an enigmatic, preternatural criminal; an unstoppable thief who's planning defies any attempts at capture. This book was inspired by the actual Hollow Needle in Étretat, France. In a gripping story centered around theft, deception, murder and the fortune of the kings of France, the ingenious criminal manages to stay several steps ahead of the authorities, until a thrilling final showdown has terrible consequences for one of the characters. The Hollow Needle is very entertaining, and it is one of the best Lupin's adventures ever. If you enjoy a good detective story, a historic mystery and appreciate an elegant twist, go ahead and let Lupin steal a few hours of your time. LARGE PRINT EDITION.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alicia Editions
• Seitenzahl: 290
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Februar 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 627g
• ISBN-13: 9782357286917
• ISBN-10: 2357286911
• Artikelnr.: 61149962

Autorenporträt

Maurice Leblanc (1864-1941) was a French writer and novelist born in Rouen, France. Leblanc is best known for his creation of Arsène Lupin, the titular character of a series of detective short stories and novels. Lupin's adventures were first published in the French magazine, Je sais tout, in 1905. The series was such a success that Leblanc dedicated his life's work to writing the Arsène Lupin stories.