Arsène Lupin by Maurice LeBlanc

Name: Arsène Lupin
Author: Maurice LeBlanc

Arsène Lupin, created by Maurice LeBlanc, follows the clever and elusive gentleman thief as he navigates a world of intrigue and deception, often outsmarting both the law and his adversaries. In this tale, a mysterious burglary involving a valuable coronet unfolds, prompting a detective's investigation into masked intruders and their hidden motives.

By Maurice LeBlanc · First published 1907 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Crime · 23 chapters · 89,808 words

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The rays of the September sun flooded the great halls of the old château of the Dukes of Charmerace, lighting up with their mellow glow the spoils of so many ages and many lands, jumbled together with the execrable taste which so often afflicts those whose only standard of value is money. The golden light warmed the panelled walls and old furniture to a dull lustre, and gave back to the fading gilt of the First Empire chairs and couches something of its old brightness. It illumined the long line of pictures on the walls, pictures of dead and gone Charmeraces, the stern or debonair faces of the men, soldiers, statesmen, dandies, the gentle or imperious faces of beautiful women. It flashed back from armour of brightly polished steel, and drew dull gleams from armour of bronze. The hues of rare porcelain, of the rich inlays of Oriental or Renaissance cabinets, mingled with the hues of the pictures, the tapestry, the Persian rugs about the polished floor to fill the hall with a rich glow of colour.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Maurice LeBlanc
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Crime, Thriller, Detective Fiction
Length: 89,808 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 2,793 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The plot revolves around solving crimes and uncovering secrets, typical of the mystery genre.
Adventure — The protagonist engages in thrilling escapades and daring heists, characteristic of adventure narratives.
Crime — The story features criminal activities and the exploration of a criminal mastermind.
Thriller — The tension and suspense throughout the narrative align with thriller conventions.