The Sign of the Shadow

by Maurice Leblanc

But, suddenly, there was an outcry, promptly followed by shouts of and one and all, men and women alike, rushed in disorder toward the well. One of the workman's brats was at that moment coming out of it, fastened by his belt to the hook at the end of the rope; and the three other urchins were drawing him up by turning the handle. More active than the rest, the corporal flung himself upon him; and forthwith the footman and the fat gentleman seized hold of him also, while the beggars and the lean sisters came to blows with the workman and his family.

Genres: Mystery, Short Stories, Audiobook

Paperback

First published July 29, 2009

About the author

Maurice Leblanc (1864 - 1941) was a French novelist, best known as the creator of gentleman thief (later detective) Arsène Lupin.

Leblanc began as a journalist, until he was asked to write a short story filler, and created, more gallant and dashing than English counterpart Sherlock Holmes.

Reviews

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting read

[Evan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty fun!

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maurice Leblanc sets up fun mysteries, but he and his narrator have enough admiration for his main character, Arsène Lupin, for all of us. I find Lupin annoyingly showy and arrogant.

Or maybe I'm just a Sherlock Holmes loyalist.