Overview
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, ArsĆØne Lupin first appeared in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyleās 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 timeāArsĆØne Lupin, gentleman thief.
ArsĆØne Lupin is the worldās greatest thief, an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and standing of Franceās most wicked men. In this debut installment of Leblancās 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 figureāhimself. Using the alias Prince RĆ©nine, 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.
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This book title, The Eight Strokes of the Clock, ISBN: 9781513209135, by Maurice Leblanc, Mint Editions, published by Mint Editions (August 10, 2021) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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