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Title details for The Confessions of Arsène Lupin by Maurice Leblanc - Available

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin

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by Maurice Leblanc
David Timson
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Comprising 10 short stories, The Confessions of Arsène Lupin first appeared in 1913. Each story features the eponymous gentleman-burglar, who deploys his remarkable wit and skill to plot a path through aristocratic society, outwitting both police and criminals along the way. This collection contains tales of romance and mystery, with Lupin himself never above performing the occasional good deed, while pocketing his own rewards, in the course of his adventures.

The collection contains The Wedding Ring, A Tragedy in the Forest of Morgues, and The Invisible Prisoner.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Arsène Lupin

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    November 30, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781781984345
      • File size: 223061 KB
      • Duration: 07:44:42

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      July 1, 2023

      Leblanc's (Ars�ne Lupin, Gentleman Burglar) wonderful collection of short stories about Ars�ne Lupin, France's top gentleman thief and crime solver, first appeared in 1913 and is now available through a new Naxos recording. These 10 stories (among which are "The Wedding Ring," "A Tragedy in the Forest of Morgues," and "The Invisible Prisoner") describe his adventures taking down wealthy and corrupt individuals who exploited those less fortunate than themselves. With echoes of E.W. Hornung's debonair thief A.F. Raffles, Lupin considers himself a gentleman and adheres to a moral code of sorts. Just as he can't stop himself from committing crimes, he also can't resist an unsolvable crime, especially when it involves France's elites. Lupin specializes in solving locked-room crimes and seemingly impossible conundrums--he is especially delighted by crimes that allow him to expose the wealthy and powerful to the rest of society. David Timson is the perfect narrator for this collection. His tone alternates between arch, intrigued, boasting, and smug, skillfully conveying Lupin's wry sarcasm, pleasure in his intellect, and thrill at solving crimes while pocketing a little cash for himself. VERDICT Lupin's mischievous charisma, outlandish capers, and witty observations captivate. Mystery fans and fans of the Netflix series Lupin, based on Leblanc's stories, will love this.--B. Allison Gray

      Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

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