The Crystal Stopper by MAURICE LEBLANC in Paperback

The Crystal Stopper is a beloved mystery novel by Leblanc. It tells the story of a burglary at Deputy Daubrecq's home, where a crime takes place and two of Arsène Lupin's accomplices are arrested by the police. Originally published in 1912, we have republished this early work by Maurice Leblanc along with a new biography. Born on November 11th, 1864 in Rouen, Normandy, France, Leblanc was a novelist and short story writer, known for his creation of the gentleman thief and detective, Arsène Lupin. Initially, Leblanc wrote both short crime stories and longer novels, but his longer works, heavily influenced by writers like Flaubert and Maupassant, received critical acclaim but little commercial success. When the first Arsène Lupin story was published in the magazine 'Je Sais Trout' on July 15th, 1905, it was a surprise hit. Under the