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Author: Maurice Leblanc

A tense mystery unfolds around a series of audacious crimes and murders that draw in investigators, witnesses and shadowy accomplices across national borders. The narrative alternates close procedural inquiry—telephone traces, missing papers, coded correspondence, and careful interviews—with the bold maneuvers of an elusive criminal mastermind, producing shifting suspicions and unexpected alliances. Chapters move between methodical police work and daring schemes, gradually exposing motives, hidden identities and an international plot, and resolve in violent confrontations and a tragic denouement that reframes earlier events and leaves a complex moral aftertaste.

By Maurice Leblanc

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Maurice Leblanc

Maurice Leblanc was a French author best known for creating the iconic gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. His character, who often engages in clever heists and battles wits with detectives, first appeared in the early 20th century and quickly became a staple of French literature. Leblanc's works blend mystery, adventure, and humor, appealing to a wide audience. Notable titles include "Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar" and "Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes," the latter showcasing his playful rivalry with Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective. Through his engaging storytelling, Leblanc contributed significantly to the detective genre and remains a beloved figure in literary heritage.