The Eight Strokes of the Clock (Unabridged)

Written by Maurice Leblanc

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

In "The Eight Strokes of the Clock," Paris is gripped by fear as a series of women vanish, only to be found murdered with a chilling signature - their skulls split open. Enter Prince Rénine, a charismatic alias of the infamous gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. When his lover becomes the next target, Lupin springs into action. Disguised and driven by a mix of love and justice, he delves into the city's underbelly, navigating a web of deceit and hidden motives. As the clock ticks down, Lupin must expose the cunning killer and protect the woman he loves, showcasing his brilliance and daring in a thrilling race against time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Falcon Press
• Release date: Mar 29, 2022
• ISBN: 9798868608520

Maurice Leblanc

Maurice Leblanc (1864-1941) was a French novelist and short story writer. Born and raised in Rouen, Normandy, Leblanc attended law school before dropping out to pursue a writing career in Paris. There, he made a name for himself as a leading author of crime fiction, publishing critically acclaimed stories and novels with moderate commercial success. On July 15th, 1905, Leblanc published a story in Je sais tout, a popular French magazine, featuring Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief. The character, inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, brought Leblanc both fame and fortune, featuring in 21 novels and short story collections and defining his career as one of the bestselling authors of the twentieth century. Appointed to the Légion d'Honneur, France’s highest order of merit, Leblanc and his works remain cultural touchstones for generations of devoted readers. His stories have inspired numerous adaptations, including Lupin, a smash-hit 2021 television series.