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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.

Tout commence pour le mieux : "Arsène Lupin à l'honneur de vous faire part de son mariage avec Mlle Angélique de Sarzeau-Vendôme, princesse de Bourbon-Condé". Plutôt étonnant puisque la jeune princesse n'a jamais vu Arsène Lupin, et son père s'étrangle de rage à la pensée d'une telle union. Quelle est donc la clé de ce mystère ?

Prince en poésie, poète du bonheur, de la spiritualité et de la vie, Maurice Carême est le chantre de l'émotion. Sa langue est claire, limpide, d'une simplicité voulue, travaillée, structurée, faite d'images et de musicalité. Sa poésie parle droit au cœur. Il est aussi le poète de l'enfance dont il a gardé cette extraordinaire capacité d'émerveillement et à laquelle il offre son parti pris pour la beauté de la vie.

Le général Desroques, vénérable retraité, est venu à Paris pour défendre son fils, le député Desroques, accusé de rapt, de séquestration et d'assassinat. Plusieurs témoins reconnaissent sans doute aucun le député Desroques, présent sur les lieux lors du kidnapping puis lors de la mort de Christiane Véraldy. Quelle est donc la clé de cette mystérieuse affaire ?

"Thérèse and Germaine" 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.

Olga Vaubant, célèbre et fantasque chanteuse-acrobate aux Folies Bergères, vient de se faire dérober chez elle ses biens les plus précieux. Drame ordinaire me direz-vous ? Oui, sauf qu'Olga Vaubant n'est autre que l'ex-femme de l'inspecteur Béchoux...

Le comte et la comtesse de Dreux-Soubise sont effondrés : ils viennent de se faire voler le "collier de la Reine", une parure inestimable appartenant à leur famille depuis quatre générations.

"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 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. Lupin is incarcerated in the famous La Santé Prison in Paris, where he claims he won't be able to attend his own trial, as when the time comes, he will be long gone! Detective Ganimard and his men are well-determined to prevent his escape. But Lupin is a true artist.

"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.

The world had not fully recovered from the horror of World War I or the anguish of its catastrophic aftermath, the Great Depression, before an even greater war commenced. The Third Reich of Adolf Hitler threatened to dominate all of Europe, and the limitless destructive power of the atom was well within the reach of Nazi Germany. This revised edition of World War II presents the complete story of America's war in Europe and the Pacific.

A noted ornithologist’s outstanding field recordings of songs and calls, this audiobook covers 60 birds with several recordings for each.

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. Fear and scandal in the French aristocracy: the "Queen's necklace" has disappeared! This priceless work of art was said to have been presented to Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France, in 1785, and it was kept by the Dreux-Soubise family for four generations. Its inexplicable disappearance is a total mystery, until a no less mysterious stranger comes up with a clever explanation.

"Two Hundred Thousand Francs Reward" 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!

Moris Meterlink ( 29 avgusta 1862, Gent - 6 maja (po nekotorym istochnikam - 5-go maja) 1949, Nicca) - bel'gijskij pisatel', dramaturg i filosof. Laureat Nobelevskoj premii po literature za 1911. Avtor filosofskoj skazki-pritchi "Sinjaja ptica", posvjashhennoj vechnomu poisku chelovekom neprehodjashhego simvola schast'ja i poznanija bytija - Sinej pticy.

"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!

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.

Lorsqu'Arsène Lupin décide de s'attaquer au coffre-fort de Monsieur et Madame Imbert, qui est supposé contenir plusieurs millions en bijoux, titres et valeurs, il sait qu'une partie difficile s'engage. Les Imbert ne sont pas des enfants de chœur, leur hôtel particulier est un vrai château et Mme Imbert ne se sépare jamais de la clé du coffre. Cette histoire lui réservera bien des surprises.

Yvonne d'Origny vit un véritable drame : son fils est enlevé sous ses yeux et son mari complote contre elle, après avoir découvert une étrange inscription dans l'anneau nuptial de sa femme. Le seul espoir d'Yvonne d'Origny ? Horace Velmont, alias Arsène Lupin, qui fut son amour de jeunesse.

"The Extraordinary Life of Arsène Lupin in Prison", as per the original title, opens with a letter from Lupin to Baron Nathan Cahorn. Lupin demands the wealthy Baron send him several of his most precious valuables, or else... he will come and take everything. But Lupin is incarcerated in the famous La Santé Prison! When the deadline comes, detective Ganimard and his men keep a keen eye on the belongings.