Arsène Lupin vs Sherlock Holmes

By Maurice Leblanc, Thomas Muller (Illustrator), David Carter (Translator)

A cunning thief challenges a brilliant detective in a duel of wits.

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288 pages· 64,954 words· Est. 9 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In a thrilling clash of intellects, the elusive French thief Arsène Lupin faces off against the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. In 'The Blonde Lady', Holmes races to unmask a mysterious female thief tied to Lupin. Meanwhile, 'The Jewish Lamp' reveals a stolen lamp hiding a shocking secret. As these two iconic figures engage in a battle of wits, the stakes rise, and the tension mounts. Will Holmes outsmart Lupin, or will the gentleman thief prove too clever? Dive into these classic tales of mystery and intrigue, where every clue could lead to a surprising twist.

From the publisher

A battle of wits between the nimblest French thief and the shrewdest British detective. This book, translated for the first time into English, is a must read for all readers of mystery and suspence. A battle of wits between the nimblest French thief and the shrewdest British detective This volume contains two adventures which pit the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin against Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most famous detective. In ‘The Blonde Lady’, Holmes must discover the identity of a mysterious female thief who is linked to Lupin, while in ‘The Jewish Lamp’ he finds out that the theft of a lamp containing a precious jewel conceals an astonishing secret. While their tone is at times ironic and firmly tongue-in-cheek, the two stories in Arsène Lupin vs Sherlock Holmes bear all the hallmarks of classic detective fiction, and will put a smile on the lips and set the pulses racing of all fans of mystery and detective fiction.

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