Memoirs of Arsène Lupin

Memoirs of Arsène Lupin follows the clever and charismatic gentleman thief as he navigates a world of intrigue, deception, and crime, using his wit and charm to outsmart both criminals and law enforcement alike. Through a series of thrilling escapades, Lupin reveals the complexities of justice and morality while showcasing his unique ability to manipulate situations to his advantage.

By Maurice LeBlanc · First published 1907 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Crime · 14 chapters · 100,467 words

First lines

Ralph d'Andresy extinguished the lamp, and thrust his bicycle behind a bank. At that moment the clock of Benouville struck three.

In the deep shadow of the night he followed the lane which led to the estate of La Haie d'Etigues and so came to the wall which ran round it. He waited a little -- the sound of horses pawing the ground, of wheels which rang on the pavement of the court-yard, the sound of harness bells. Then the two leaves of the big door were thrown open and a carriage passed out. It passed so quickly that Ralph barely caught the sound of men's voices and perceived the barrel of a gun before the vehicle reached the high road and took the way to Etretat.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Maurice LeBlanc
• Date: 1907 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Crime, Fantasy, Historical Fiction
• Length: 100,467 words
• Structure: 14 chapters, 2,433 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around clever heists and the unraveling of secrets, typical of the mystery genre.
• Adventure — The protagonist engages in thrilling escapades and daring exploits throughout the narrative.
• Crime — The story features criminal activities, including theft and deception, central to the character of Arsène Lupin.
• Fantasy — Elements of the extraordinary and the improbable are present, particularly in Lupin's abilities and escapades.

Tags

Heist Fiction · Crime Novel · French Literature · Mystery · Thriller · Adventure · Caper Story · Gentleman Thief · Anti-Hero · Social Commentary · Class Satire · Romance

Contents

• Arsène Lupin at Twenty
• Josephine Balsamo Born in 1788
• A Tribunal of the Inquisition
• The Sinking Boat
• One of the Seven Branches
• Detectives and Policemen
• The Delights of Capua
• Two Wills
• The Tarpeian Rock
• The Mutilated Hand
• The Old Lighthouse
• Madness and Genius
• The Strong-Box of the Monks
• The Infernal Creature

More by Maurice LeBlanc

• The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar (1907)
• 813 (1910)
• The Teeth of the Tiger (1914)
• The Cristal Stopper (1912)
• Arsène Lupin (1907)
• The Hollow Needle (1909)
• The Eight Strokes of the Clock (1922)
• The Blonde Lady (1910)
• All works by Maurice LeBlanc