Publisher's Synopsis
The Crystal Stopper is a thrilling mystery novel written by the French author Maurice Leblanc. The book features Leblanc's famous character, Ars�����ne Lupin, a gentleman thief who is known for his intelligence, wit, and daring exploits. In this novel, Lupin is pitted against a cunning and ruthless adversary, the beautiful and deadly Jos�����phine Balsamo.The story begins with a wealthy American businessman named John Turner, who hires Lupin to recover a valuable crystal stopper that has been stolen from his collection. The stopper is said to contain a deadly poison that could be used to kill anyone who drinks from the bottle it seals.Lupin sets out to solve the mystery of the crystal stopper, but he soon discovers that he is not the only one searching for it. Jos�����phine Balsamo, a notorious criminal mastermind and Lupin's former lover, is also after the stopper. Lupin and Balsamo engage in a thrilling game of cat-and-mouse as they try to outsmart each other and claim the valuable prize.As the story unfolds, Lupin must use all of his cunning and expertise to stay one step ahead of Balsamo and her ruthless henchmen. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a bumbling police inspector, a beautiful young heiress, and a mysterious Russian countess.The Crystal Stopper is a classic mystery novel that combines suspense, humor, and romance in a fast-paced and entertaining story. Leblanc's writing is witty and engaging, and his characters are complex and fascinating. This book is a must-read for fans of detective fiction and anyone who enjoys a good adventure story.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.
