Publisher's Synopsis
The Crystal Stopper is a classic detective novel written by French author Maurice Leblanc. The book follows the adventures of the famous gentleman thief Ars�����ne Lupin, who is on a mission to solve a mystery involving a crystal stopper that is linked to a series of murders. The story begins with a wealthy American businessman, John Turner, who hires Lupin to retrieve a stolen crystal stopper that he believes is connected to his daughter's safety. The stopper is part of a collection of rare jewels that Turner inherited from his late wife, and he believes that it holds a secret that could put his daughter's life in danger. Lupin takes on the challenge and begins to unravel a complex web of intrigue and deception that leads him to the heart of the criminal underworld. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful actress, a cunning detective, and a ruthless gangster. As Lupin races against time to solve the mystery and protect Turner's daughter, he must use all of his wit and cunning to outsmart his enemies and stay one step ahead of the law. The Crystal Stopper is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of crime, passion, and adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to 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.
