The Hollow Needle: Further adventures of Arsène Lupin

"The Hollow Needle: Further Adventures of Arsène Lupin," written by Maurice Leblanc, is a detective novel likely set in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the clever gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin, and a young amateur detective named Isidore Beautrelet, who becomes involved in a complex case featuring a robbery, a murder, and a series of clever deceptions.

The novel opens with a tense scene at the Château d'Ambrumésy, where two young women, Raymonde and Suzanne, are awakened by strange noises in the night. Their fears are confirmed when they encounter a mysterious man carrying something, leading to a violent struggle that results in a murder.

As the plot unfolds, the local gendarmes investigate the crime but quickly find themselves misled. Meanwhile, Beautrelet eagerly pursues his deductions, determined to solve the case before the infamous Arsène Lupin can escape detection. The initial chapters hint at a web of intrigue involving stolen art, treachery, and a race against time, all set against the backdrop of the pursuit of one of literature's most celebrated thieves.

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Ljudbok: 8 maj 2025