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"Shadowed by Death" is a short story from "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin": ten grippling short stories in which the world's premier thief looks back on a lifetime of adventure and mysteries. He uses his wit and courage to outsmart criminals, pull wool over the eyes of the French police, and solve terrifying mysteries, always keeping just enough time to save a pretty lady and pocket something for himself. Intelligent, witty, funny: there is the real gentleman thief in all his brilliance!

"A Tragedy in the Forest of Morgues" is a short story from "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin": Ten grippling short stories in which the world's premier thief looks back on a lifetime of adventure and mysteries. He uses his wit and courage to outsmart criminals, pull wool over the eyes of the French police, and solve terrifying mysteries, always keeping just enough time to save a pretty lady and pocket something for himself. Intelligent, witty, funny: there is the real gentleman thief in all his brilliance!

"Lupin's Marriage" is a short story from "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin". Ten grippling short stories in which the world's premier thief looks back on a lifetime of adventure and mysteries. He uses his wit and courage to outsmart criminals, pull wool over the eyes of the French police, and solve terrifying mysteries, always keeping just enough time to save a pretty lady and pocket something for himself. Intelligent, witty, funny: there is the real gentleman thief in all his brilliance!

"The Infernal Trap" is a short story from "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin". Ten gripping short stories in which the world's premier thief looks back on a lifetime of adventure and mysteries. He uses his wit and courage to outsmart criminals, pull wool over the eyes of the French police, and solve terrifying mysteries, always keeping just enough time to save a pretty lady and pocket something for himself. Intelligent, witty, funny: there is the real gentleman thief in all his brilliance!

"The Sign of the Shadow" is a short story from "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin". Ten gripping short stories in which the world's premier thief looks back on a lifetime of adventure and mysteries. He uses his wit and courage to outsmart criminals, pull wool over the eyes of the French police, and solve terrifying mysteries, always keeping just enough time to save a pretty lady and pocket something for himself. Intelligent, witty, funny: there is the real gentleman thief in all his brilliance!

"The Wedding-Ring" is a short story from "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin". Ten gripping short stories in which the world's premier thief looks back on a lifetime of adventure and mysteries. He uses his wit and courage to outsmart criminals, pull wool over the eyes of the French police, and solve terrifying mysteries, always keeping just enough time to save a pretty lady and pocket something for himself. Intelligent, witty, funny: there is the real gentleman thief in all his brilliance!

"On the Top of the Tower" is a short story in the "The Eight Strokes of the Clock" collection of eight short stories by Maurice Leblanc. Their main character: Arsène Lupin, the beloved gentleman thief, one of the most famous characters of the detective genre. All eight stories are independent but brought together by a leading thread. Posing as Prince Rénine, Lupin uses his legendary wit to free a young woman from a tedious destiny before having her make him a promise: she will become his bride if together, they manage to solve seven other mysteries before the eighth stroke of the clock, three months from then.

Szesnasty tom przygód Arsene'a Lupin. Tym razem poznajemy poczatki kariery sprytnego wlamywacza. Dzentelmen wystepuje tu pod przybranym nazwiskiem hrabiego Roula. Pewnego dnia ratuje z opresji piekna, tajemnicza hrabine. Pare polaczy namietne uczucie i... pragnienie bogactwa.

Lupin to bohater wyjatkowy. Pomyslowosc, spryt, bezczelnosc, dobry humor, to tylko niektóre z cech, decydujacych o sukcesie jego zlodziejskich akcji. Okrada zlych i bogatych, by rozdawac biednym. Naturalny wdziek i czar sprawiaja, ze rozkochuje w sobie wszystkie kobiety. Czyz potrzeba wiekszej zachety do poznania króla zlodziei?

"The Lady with the Hatchet" is a short story in the "The Eight Strokes of the Clock" collection of eight short stories by Maurice Leblanc. Their main character: Arsène Lupin, the beloved gentleman thief, one of the most famous characters of the detective genre. All eight stories are independent but brought together by a leading thread. Posing as Prince Rénine, Lupin uses his legendary wit to free a young woman from a tedious destiny before having her make him a promise: she will become his bride if together, they manage to solve seven other mysteries before the eighth stroke of the clock, three months from then.

"The Tell-Tale Film" is a short story in the "The Eight Strokes of the Clock" collection of eight short stories by Maurice Leblanc. Their main character: Arsène Lupin, the beloved gentleman thief, one of the most famous characters of the detective genre. All eight stories are independent but brought together by a leading thread. Posing as Prince Rénine, Lupin uses his legendary wit to free a young woman from a tedious destiny before having her make him a promise: she will become his bride if together, they manage to solve seven other mysteries before the eighth stroke of the clock, three months from then.

Kolejny tom przygód Arsene Lupina. Detektyw trafia do willi zmarlego alchemika - amatora, by chronic jego dwie wnuczki i rozwiazac zagadke tajemniczego morderstwa. Dalszy ciag perypetii detektywa ma cechy doskonale znane z poprzednich tomów: znakomicie uknuta intryge, niespodziewane zwroty akcji i mnóstwo zabawnych sytuacji. Wszystko to oczywiscie okraszone niebywalym wdziekiem i blyskotliwoscia glównego bohatera.

Léontine Zalti was once immensely rich and famous, and the greatest jewelers treated her as a queen. Today, nothing is left of her immense fortune, save for one black pearl, her prize and passion. This is a challenge Arsene Lupin cannot resist. But he's in for a surprise... This series of audiobooks recorded by the best storytellers recaptures all the elegance and finesse of the beloved French criminal.

This short story is a delightful confrontation between two legendary characters: Arsène Lupin, the most famous thief in the world of literature, daring, bold and elegant, and Sherlock Holmes, the clever detective from Baker Street. This episode engages them in a battle of wit, as Holmes is called to solve an ancient riddle and protect an art collection from the Gentleman Thief who expressed an unwelcome interest. On his way to meet the authorities, Holmes bumps into a hurrying stranger.

The fictional gentleman thief is a master of disguise, a criminal genius and a moral figure well-set in righting a few wrongs himself when Justice can't be bothered. Arsène Lupin has set himself a challenge: to rob Madame Imbert's safe, in which are kept millions. The Imberts are a tough pair, their private mansion is a fortress, and Madame Imbert keeps the only key on her person at all times. This is a case for one master thief.

ルパンの魅了は紳士にして泥棒、変装の名人でいくつもの変名を持ち、貴族の城館などを襲い宝石や美術品、貴重な家具などを盗んでいきます。その反面、善良な人を助けるいわば義賊的性格を併せ持っていることでしょう。本ドラマでもその魅力は余すことなく発揮されています。対するホームズも、実在の人物のように思われ、ベーカー街には事件の解決を依頼する手紙が届くほどです。そんなふたりが対決するこのドラマ。面白くないはずがありません。

À Paris, en 1907, un enlèvement est commis à l'Opéra durant un défilé de haute couture : la belle chanteuse Régine Aubry est conduite par deux individus dans une maison non-identifiée où on la dépouille de son corselet de diamants. Puis elle est relâchée, sans sa parure évidemment au grand dam du diamantaire véreux Van Houben qui avait conçu la robe.

La princesse Olga qui se targue devant ses amies de connaître Arsène Lupin qu'elle a connu sous le pseudonyme Jim Barnett, va leur raconter comment, un jour, ce détective l'a fait rentrer en possession d'un bijou brusquement envolé alors qu'elle était seule en conversation avec un soupirant Maxime Dervinol, fils d'un banquier, qui, confus de cette gênante situation, ne savait plus à quel saint se vouer.

L'inspecteur principal Gorgeret est sur la piste de Clara la Blonde, fichée comme la maîtresse du grand Paul. En la suivant, la Police espère...

Raoul d'Avenac, alias Arsène Lupin, rentre tard un soir du théâtre, dans une de ses garçonnières. À sa surprise, l'appartement est tout éclairé et une jolie jeune femme blonde est là, appuyée sur un guéridon et qui semble l'attendre. Raoul pense à une bonne fortune mais la "gracieuse vision" ne veut pas qu'il la touche. En réalité, elle est épouvantée et c'est pour chercher refuge qu'elle s'est introduite chez lui.