
In war‑torn Paris, a quiet square near the Musée Galliera becomes a silent stage for an odd procession of injured soldiers, each limping or leaning against a tree as night falls. Among them, a slender officer with a wooden stump and a concealed face moves with deliberate, almost casual steps, his attention fixed on a young nurse in a blue Red‑Cross cloak whose graceful stride seems to draw him deeper into the city’s shadows.
As the nurse makes her way toward the bustling Avenue des Champs‑Élysées, the officer follows, his curiosity heightened by a mysterious taxi that appears, occupied by two men and a passenger who leans out to converse with the driver. The atmosphere crackles with hidden motives, hinting at a secret game of cat‑and‑mouse that could involve the legendary gentleman thief himself. Listeners are invited to join the unfolding chase, where every footstep may conceal a clue and every glance could change the course of the evening.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (488K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-12-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1941
Best known as the creator of Arsène Lupin, he brought charm, wit, and suspense to crime fiction in a way that still feels lively today. His stories helped turn the gentleman thief into one of literature’s most enduring characters.
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