The Confessions of Arsène Lupin
Language: English - ISBN: 9786253879839
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Synopsis
Nine Baffling Mysteries. One Legendary Rogue. The Ultimate Confession.
Step behind the curtain and listen to the master thief himself. In this brilliant collection of interconnected stories, Arsène Lupin shares his most daring, complex, and deeply personal capers, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a criminal genius. From impenetrable bank vaults and high-society weddings to cryptic codes hidden in plain sight, no lock can keep him out, and no detective can pin him down. But these are not just ordinary thefts; they are masterpieces of psychological misdirection where justice is often served in the most unexpected ways.
Armed with his trademark wit, flawless disguises, and an unbreakable moral code, Lupin navigates a world of greedy aristocrats, desperate damsels, and helpless police inspectors. Whether he is solving a centuries-old family mystery to help an innocent victim or staging a spectacular heist just to prove it can be done, his actions defy human logic and keep the reader guessing until the final sentence. It is a thrilling journey where crime becomes an art form and the law is merely a playground for a brilliant mind.
About Maurice Leblanc
Maurice Marie Émile Leblanc was a profound French novelist and short story writer whose creation of the charming, elusive master thief Arsène Lupin left an indelible mark on world detective fiction. Operating during the vibrant era of Belle Époque France, Leblanc redefined the boundaries of crime literature by introducing a protagonist who was not a defender of the law, but a brilliant outlaw with a strict moral code.
Early Life and Literary Ambitions:
Born on December 11, 1864, in Rouen, Normandy, Leblanc was the son of a wealthy Italian ship-owner. Growing up in a prosperous household, he was deeply influenced by the rich cultural atmosphere of 19th-century France. Although his father strongly pushed him to pursue a practical career in the local manufacturing industry, Leblanc’s heart belonged entirely to literature.
Product specifications
| Binding | eBook (EPUB) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Thursday, 2 July 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9786253879839 |
| Publisher | Cheapest Books |
| Author | Maurice Leblanc |
| Category | Thrillers and fantasy > Detective and espionage |