THE EIGHT STROKES OF THE CLOCK
Arsène Lupin has taken many names, but as Prince Serge Rénine, he faces one of his most elegant challenges. To win the heart of Hortense Daniel, Rénine proposes a pact: they will spend three months together solving eight intricate mysteries that have baffled the French authorities. From a clock that strikes eight when it should strike seven to hidden treasures and unsolvable murders, each stroke represents a new puzzle that only a mastermind like Lupin can unravel. This collection showcases Lupin not just as a thief, but as a brilliant detective who uses his knowledge of the criminal mind to serve justice.