The Crystal Stopper (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169730496)

The Crystal Stopper is a thrilling mystery novel written by French author Maurice Leblanc. The story follows the infamous gentleman thief Arsene Lupin as he attempts to solve the mystery of a crystal stopper that has been stolen from a wealthy family's mansion. The stopper is said to contain a deadly poison that could be used to murder the family's patriarch. As Lupin delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to suspect everyone, including the family members themselves. Along the way, he must match wits with the brilliant detective Ganimard, who is determined to bring Lupin to justice. The Crystal Stopper is a fast-paced, suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Maurice LeBlanc
ISBN-10: 1169730493
ISBN-13: 9781169730496
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 194
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d