num_pages: 1909
description: The Hollow Needle is a novel written by the French author Maurice Leblanc, first published in 1909. It is part of the Ars�����ne Lupin series, featuring the famous gentleman thief as the main character. The story follows Lupin as he attempts to solve the mystery of a hollow needle, which is said to hold the key to a valuable treasure hidden in a castle in Normandy. The needle has been passed down through generations of kings and queens, and Lupin believes that he can use it to uncover the treasure.As Lupin investigates the mystery, he encounters a number of obstacles and adversaries, including a group of criminals who are also searching for the treasure. He also becomes entangled in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is the daughter of the castle's owner. The story is full of twists and turns, as Lupin uses his wit and cunning to outsmart his opponents and uncover the truth about the hollow needle.The Hollow Needle is a classic work of detective fiction, featuring a memorable protagonist and a complex plot that keeps readers guessing until the very end. It is a must-read for fans of the Ars�����ne Lupin series, as well as anyone who enjoys a good mystery novel.Beautrelet's resolve was soon he would act alone. To inform the police was too dangerous. Apart from the fact that he could only offer presumptions, he dreaded the slowness of the police, their inevitable indiscretions, the whole preliminary inquiry, during which Lupin, who was sure to be warned, would have time to effect a retreat in good order.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.
language: English
title: The Hollow Needle
titlecomplete: The Hollow Needle
characters: Arsène Lupin
genres: Classics, France, Roman, Mystery, Detective, Thriller, French Literature, Fiction, Mystery Thriller, Crime
ratings_count: 4601
series: Arsène Lupin
publisher: Kessinger Publishing