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THE CRYSTAL STOPPER

By Maurice Leblanc

THE CRYSTAL STOPPER

By Maurice Leblanc

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Arsène Lupin returns in The Crystal Stopper, Maurice Leblanc's riveting tale of international crime, political conspiracy, and mysterious murder, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century France. When a daring heist goes fatally wrong, Lupin-the world's most brilliant gentleman thief-finds himself entangled in a web of blackmail, state secrets, and judicial corruption that threatens not only his freedom, but the lives of two trusted companions.At first, it seems like a straightforward robbery: infiltrate the lavish Villa Marie-Thérèse and seize the valuables within. But when a murdered valet is found with a hidden telephone line transmitting a dying message, Lupin is thrust into a battle not just of wits-but of life and death. At the heart of the mystery lies a simple, overlooked object: a crystal stopper. What secret could it possibly hold that makes it worth killing for?With his loyal allies arrested and accused of a crime they didn't commit, Lupin must outwit both the police and a mysterious adversary known only as Daubrecq the Deputy-a powerful politician hiding explosive secrets. As Lupin's usual confidence begins to crack, he is forced to confront a ruthless enemy, decode cryptic clues ("Eight from nine leaves one"), and uncover a political scandal that could shake the foundations of the Republic.Full of twists, hidden identities, daring disguises, and high-stakes gambits, The Crystal Stopper showcases Lupin not only as a master thief and escape artist but as a complex anti-hero fighting a system more corrupt than the criminals he robs.Originally published in 1912 and translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos, this classic French mystery combines the charm of a Sherlock Holmes-style detective story with the flair of a cloak-and-dagger adventure. Perfect for fans of:Historical crime fictionClassic detective mysteriesPolitical thrillersFrench noir and Belle Époque ParisAgatha Christie, Sherlock Holmes, and modern mystery dramas like Lupin
Discover why Arsène Lupin, the original gentleman burglar, continues to captivate readers around the world.
Product details
Number of Pages:
278
Release Date:
2025-09-21
Publication Date:
2025-09-21
Publisher:
MixtPublish
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1803986476
ISBN13:
9781803986470
Weight:
557 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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