The Crystal Stopper

Maurice Leblanc, Mint Editions

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Mint Editions
16 October 2024

Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Classic crime

The Crystal Stopper (1912) is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. The fifth novel in Leblanc's legendary series finds its hero struggling to overcome an unusually capable enemy, the despicable Deputy Daubrecq. Partly based on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene Lupin first appeared in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Blending crime fiction, fantasy, and mystery, Leblanc crafts original and entertaining tales of adventure starring one of the greatest literary characters of all time-Arsene Lupin, gentleman thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief, an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and standing of France's most wicked men. When a robbery goes awry, his best friend is imprisoned and sentenced to death. Outwitted at last, Lupin is forced to face down his most formidable enemy yet-Deputy Daubrecq. Never before has Lupin met an investigator as capable, as ruthless as him. Obsessive, wicked, and incredibly smart, Daubrecq seems to predict Lupin's every move, foiling his plots and endangering his friends and associates. As the day of execution approaches, Lupin is forced to dig deeper than he ever has before, to invent a plan so unusual, so out of character, that it just might work in the end. The Crystal Stopper is a story of romance, mystery, and crime that continues to astound over a century after it was published.

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By: Maurice Leblanc
Contributions by: Mint Editions
Imprint: Mint Editions
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9781513292328
ISBN 10: 1513292323
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 16 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Maurice Leblanc (1864-1941) was a French novelist and short story writer. Born and raised in Rouen, Normandy, Leblanc attended law school before dropping out to pursue a writing career in Paris. There, he made a name for himself as a leading author of crime fiction, publishing critically acclaimed stories and novels with moderate commercial success. On July 15th, 1905, Leblanc published a story in Je sais tout, a popular French magazine, featuring Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief. The character, inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, brought Leblanc both fame and fortune, featuring in 21 novels and short story collections and defining his career as one of the bestselling authors of the twentieth century. Appointed to the Légion d'Honneur, France's highest order of merit, Leblanc and his works remain cultural touchstones for generations of devoted readers. His stories have inspired numerous adaptations, including Lupin, a smash-hit 2021 television series.

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The Crystal Stopper

Maurice Leblanc, Mint Editions

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