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📘 The Eight Strokes of the Clock by Maurice Leblanc

In "The Eight Strokes of the Clock," Leblanc initiates the early career of the famed master thief Arsène Lupin, who is introduced to the reader under the alias Prince Rénine. When the spirited Hortense Daniel seeks escape from her monotonous existence, Lupin recruits her to aid in solving a series of eight intricate cases that begin close to her own life. Their investigations take them across northern France, where they balance the pursuit of true love, the capture of thieves and murderers, and the recovery of a deeply personal treasure for Hortense. Published in English in 1922 and serialized the previous year, this collection showcases Lupin’s signature mix of daring escapades, clever logic, and a nuanced view of justice.

First publish date: 1922

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Maurice Leblanc

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