Release date is 2017-07-10

E-text prepared by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen

"Ontto neula: Arsène Lupinin merkilliset seikkailut" by Maurice Leblanc is a novel written in the early 20th century. This book is part of the Arsène Lupin series and centers around the adventures of the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. The story unfolds with a mix of mystery and intrigue, showcasing Lupin's cunning intelligence and the thrilling escapades associated with his character. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a tense atmosphere as two young women, Raymonde and her cousin Suzanne, are awakened by mysterious noises in a castle at night. Concerned for their safety, they witness suspicious activity below and suspect that intruders may be present. As events escalate dramatically, including a struggle that ultimately results in the death of Jean Daval, the count's secretary, the girls find themselves embroiled in a perilous situation, foreshadowing the thrilling chase and mystery that will follow as various characters and motives come into play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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