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The Crystal Stopper
Hardcover
Series: Arsène Lupin, Book 5
Publisher Price: $27.99
ISBN13: 9781803986470
Publisher: Mixtpublish
Published: Sep 21 2025
Pages: 278
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Arsène Lupin returns in The Crystal Stopper, Maurice Leblanc's riveting tale of international crime, political conspiracy, and mysterious murder, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century France. When a daring heist goes fatally wrong, Lupin-the world's most brilliant gentleman thief-finds himself entangled in a web of blackmail, state secrets, and judicial corruption that threatens not only his freedom, but the lives of two trusted companions.
At first, it seems like a straightforward robbery: infiltrate the lavish Villa Marie-Thérèse and seize the valuables within. But when a murdered valet is found with a hidden telephone line transmitting a dying message, Lupin is thrust into a battle not just of wits-but of life and death. At the heart of the mystery lies a simple, overlooked object: a crystal stopper. What secret could it possibly hold that makes it worth killing for?
With his loyal allies arrested and accused of a crime they didn't commit, Lupin must outwit both the police and a mysterious adversary known only as Daubrecq the Deputy-a powerful politician hiding explosive secrets. As Lupin's usual confidence begins to crack, he is forced to confront a ruthless enemy, decode cryptic clues (Eight from nine leaves one), and uncover a political scandal that could shake the foundations of the Republic.
Full of twists, hidden identities, daring disguises, and high-stakes gambits, The Crystal Stopper showcases Lupin not only as a master thief and escape artist but as a complex anti-hero fighting a system more corrupt than the criminals he robs.
Originally published in 1912 and translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos, this classic French mystery combines the charm of a Sherlock Holmes-style detective story with the flair of a cloak-and-dagger adventure. Perfect for fans of:
- Historical crime fiction
- Classic detective mysteries
- Political thrillers
- French noir and Belle Époque Paris
- Agatha Christie, Sherlock Holmes, and modern mystery dramas like Lupin
Discover why Arsène Lupin, the original gentleman burglar, continues to captivate readers around the world.
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