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Maurice Leblanc has given life to the famous gentleman thief, Arsene Lupin, and managed to create a whole world around this charismatic figure. Lupin is not only a mannered, sharp and brilliant man, but also a cunning thief who is usually able to handle even the most difficult of situations.Unlike most Lupin stories, The Crystal Stopper introduces us to a more frail and “human” Lupin who isn't necessarily capable of controlling every aspect of the story with perfect omniscience, as he may have done in Leblanc's previous tales, such as The Hollow Needle. An overall simple and interesting novel, with a few remarkably well thought out twists presented right from the start, that may shock many who have previously been used to seeing Lupin as almost superhuman, The Crystal Stopper begins with Lupin and his associates attempting to break into a home. The attempt is thwarted, however, and Arsene Lupin is forced to flee on his own, his only prize being a mysterious crystal stopper that is seemingly worthless. He later becomes obsessed with regaining the stopper, after it is, in turn, stolen from him as well. This is the point where the story really gets interesting, and where we see Lupin's charm, sharp mind and integrity – as he works toward helping one of his past associates escape, when he is faced with a death sentence for being in league with him – hard at work, as he faces worthy adversaries such as Deputy Daubrecq. A fascinating and exciting tale of adventure and a thrilling book that will keep you at the edge of your seat on a constant basis, The Crystal Stopper will definitely be one of the most entertaining Leblanc stories you may have read. As long as you enjoy a good dose of adventure and action, you'll find that Arsene Lupin and his remarkable stories will never fail to give you just a little more than you've expected each time.

The Crystal Stopper is a mystery novel by Maurice Leblanc featuring the adventures of the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. The novel appeared in serial form in the French newspaper Le Journal from September to November 1912 and was released as a novel subsequently. Maurice Leblanc was inspired by the infamous Panama scandals of 1892 and 1893. The novel borrows from Edgar Allan Poe's short story The Purloined Letter the idea of hiding an object in plain sight.During a burglary at the home of Deputy Daubrecq a crime is committed and two accomplices of Arsène Lupin are arrested by the police. One is guilty of the crime, the other innocent but both will be sentenced to death. Lupin seeks to deliver the victim of a miscarriage of justice, but struggles against Deputy Daubrecq's ruthless blackmailer, who has an incriminating document hidden in a crystal stopper.

Arsene Lupin may have finally met his match in Deputy Daubrecq, a cunning detective who foils Lupin's most cunning roberies, thefts, and even a kidnapping. Can the world's greatest thief get his act together, save his arrested men from the guillotine, and recover his lost honor? A thrilling adventure from the author of Arsene Lupin, Arsene Lupin vs. Herloch Sholmes, and The Hollow Needle

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Classics for Your Collection:goo.gl/U80LCr---------The Crystal Stopper is a mystery novel by Maurice Leblanc featuring the adventures of the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. The novel appeared in serial form in the French newspaper Le Journal from September to November 1912 and was released as a novel subsequently. Maurice Leblanc was inspired by the infamous Panama scandals of 1892 and 1893. The novel borrows from Edgar Allan Poe's short story The Purloined Letter the idea of hiding an object in plain sight.During a burglary at the home of Deputy Daubrecq a crime is committed and two accomplices of Arsène Lupin are arrested by the police. One is guilty of the crime, the other innocent but both will be sentenced to death. Lupin seeks to deliver the victim of a miscarriage of justice, but struggles against Deputy Daubrecq's ruthless blackmailer, who has an incriminating document hidden in a crystal stopper.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy!

The two boats fastened to the little pier that jutted out from the garden lay rocking in its shadow. Here and there lighted windows showed through the thick mist on the margins of the lake. The Enghien Casino opposite blazed with light, though it was late in the season, the end of September. A few stars appeared through the clouds. A light breeze ruffled the surface of the water.

A detective yarn that is a corker. Arsène Lupin in the greatest predicament of his career. Instead of the old masterful conqueror of men and circumstances against tremendous odds, we find him, until almost the final chapter, pitted against foemen worthy of his steel, who outwit him time and time again and involve him in a struggle for his very life!

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