Maurice LeBlanc's gentleman thief returns in this intricately plotted tale of disguises, loot, and love. Once more Lupin is at large, snatching fortunes from under the noses of the wealthy. But this time he may have met his match . . . and not in his usual nemeses, Inspector Ganimard or Holmlock Shears, but in a bright school student who manages to penetrate his secrets -- and reaches his treasure-trove! But the greatest danger may be the woman with whom Lupin has fallen in love, for she has made him promise to give up his life of crime forever!
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Lupin's best,
This review is from: The Hollow Needle: Further adventures of Arsene Lupin (Paperback)
Lupin for most, especially young readers, is one of the characters of the Potter saga.
For those who are a bit older, it is a cartoon and manga hero. For those who are even older, Lupin is the villain-hero of a successful, tv-series, produced in France, and based on the character developed by Maurice Leblanc. Leblanc, whose house is now the Lupin's museum, created this gentleman thief, he made him fight against sherlock holmes, and used in several adventures such as the blonde phantom. Of all the Lupin's adventures penned by Leblanc, the Hollow Needle is the best--there is wit, action, intrigue, unexpected twists, references to historical places and events, references to past events that never occurred and there is some romance. It's a lot of fun, it's definitely worth reading.
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A well crafted story.,
This review is from: The Hollow Needle: Further adventures of Arsene Lupin (Paperback)
First published in 1909, this is a fast-paced story with "Gentleman Bandit" Arsene Lupin pitting his wits against a brilliant young student named Isidore Beautrelet. A theft, a shooting, and a kidnapping leave the local police baffled. When Beautrelet shows up from out of nowhere offering to help, the police are at first hesitant. But the young man seems to understand the Bandit's mind. Lots of twists and turns and disguises. The author was often compared to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Playing on this, Leblanc gives a character named "Holmlock Shears" an appearance in the book.
Well written. Everything comes together for a great ending.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Always fun to read and unexpected ....,
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The Arsene Lupin series were one of my favorites growing up. Witty, challenging, full of surprises and twists. Great reading for everyone!
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Arsene Lupin, Isidore Beautrelet, Hollow Needle, Holmlock Shears, Comte de Gesvres, Louis Valmeras, Etienne de Vaudreix, Marie Antoinette, Lycee Janson-de-Sailly, Gaffer Charel, Raymonde de Saint-Veran, Chambre des Demoiselles, Sergeant Quevillon, Baron Anfredi, The Seven of Hearts, Fort Frefosse, Grand Journal, Kings of France, The Indre, Iron Mask, Joan of Arc, Maurice Leblanc, Master Vatinel Browse Sample Pages:
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Arsene Lupin, Isidore Beautrelet, Hollow Needle, Holmlock Shears, Comte de Gesvres, Louis Valmeras, Etienne de Vaudreix, Marie Antoinette, Lycee Janson-de-Sailly, Gaffer Charel, Raymonde de Saint-Veran, Chambre des Demoiselles, Sergeant Quevillon, Baron Anfredi, The Seven of Hearts, Fort Frefosse, Grand Journal, Kings of France, The Indre, Iron Mask, Joan of Arc, Maurice Leblanc, Master Vatinel Browse Sample Pages:
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