813

"813" by Maurice Leblanc is a gripping mystery novel set in the early 1900s, centered around Arsène Lupin, a charming thief who finds himself in a dangerous contest with police following a string of bold robberies and a perplexing homicide. The plot thickens when Kesselbach, a rich man, gets caught up in a web of schemes that risk both his survival and his goals. The story starts with Kesselbach, noticing an intruder came into his room. Anxious as to why, he talks with his secretary, Chapman, who also notes strange occurrences. Arsène Lupin appears turning up the tension with a battle of wits and a risky robbery that will leave you wanting to peel back the secrets of Kesselbach and Lupin.