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Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes

Maurice Leblanc
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Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Maurice Leblanc

Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

282

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

France • 1900s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes by Maurice Leblanc pits the cunning gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin, against the legendary detective Herlock Sholmes. The stories include "The Blond Lady" and "The Jewish Lamp," where Lupin's elaborate heists challenge Sholmes’s investigative prowess, leading to a captivating clash of wits between the two iconic figures.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Playful

Humorous

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

8,609 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes by Maurice Leblanc offers engaging intellectual duels between two iconic characters. Readers praise its clever plot and Leblanc's witty writing. However, some find the narrative pacing uneven and the characterization of Sholmes less compelling than the original Sherlock Holmes. Overall, it’s a delightful read for mystery enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes?

Readers who enjoy Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes by Maurice Leblanc likely appreciate classic detective fiction with a witty and charming antihero. Fans of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle or The Adventures of Raffles by E.W. Hornung will find similar enjoyment in the clever plots and intellectual duels in this book.

4.3

8,609 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

282

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

France • 1900s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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