Net Worth →
Classic Literature

Arsène Lupin, super-sleuth: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Arsène Lupin, super-sleuth: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

Published by Pop Culture Files••2 min read•Automatically generated · review not guaranteed
AI-generated editorial illustration — not a photograph of the subject
AI-generated editorial illustration — not a photograph of the subject

Arsène Lupin, super-sleuth is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Leblanc, Maurice (1864–1941).

Catalogue synopsis

Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:

"Arsène Lupin, Super-Sleuth" by Maurice Leblanc is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book features the famous gentleman thief and master of disguise, Arsène Lupin, as he navigates a series of thrilling adventures, with a blend of mystery and intrigue in the vibrant backdrop of early modern Paris. Much of the excitement revolves around Lupin's encounter with various characters, particularly the beautiful Constance Bakersfield and the enigmatic woman with green eyes, blending themes of romance, crime, and deception. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Ralph de Limézy, a man who becomes captivated by a blue-eyed English girl while observing an altercation between her and a man he suspects of sinister intentions. As Ralph follows her throughout Paris, he witnesses a series of events unfolding, including a violent incident that raises numerous questions about the relationships between the characters involved. The narrative soon escalates when Ralph finds himself caught up in a complicated web of crime after the tragic murder of the girl and the subsequent attack by masked robbers. As tensions rise, Ralph's intrigue deepens, leading to a dramatic encounter with the beautiful yet dangerous girl with green eyes, shifting the plot toward themes of vengeance and pursuit in a world rife with shadows and secrets.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Arsène Lupin, super-sleuth
  • Author credits: Leblanc, Maurice (1864–1941)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Burglars -- Fiction
  • Detective and mystery stories
  • Lupin, Arsène (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
  • Category: French Literature
  • Category: Novels
  • Category: Romance

Read this edition

View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.

Source notes

Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.

Sources

More in Books & Authors