The Blonde Lady
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"It is just when a thing gets beyond me that I suspect Arsène Lupin most."
So admits Chief-Inspector Ganimard, the relentless pursuer of the charismatic thief in The Blonde Lady, the second thrilling adventure in Maurice Leblanc’s beloved series.
Published in the UK as Arsène Lupin versus Holmlock Shears, this story showcases the clever and daring Arsène Lupin as he outsmarts Ganimard and faces off against the legendary English detective Holmlock Shears and his loyal companion Wilson—names cleverly altered to echo Sherlock Holmes and Watson while avoiding copyright issues.
This edition from Warbler Classics features the lively and faithful English translation by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos, whose vibrant work first introduced English readers to Leblanc’s unforgettable gentleman burglar. Included are also a revised translation of Leblanc’s tribute to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and a detailed biographical timeline.