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The Verbum Narrativa series, published between 1907 and 1982, encompasses works centered on the fictional gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, created by French author Maurice Leblanc and first introduced in 1905. The series features Lupin, a master of disguise and intellectual rival to the detective Herlock Sholmès, engaging in adventures that blend mystery, deception, and escapade across France and beyond. Recurring themes include the pursuit of justice through cunning, the contrast between criminal brilliance and detective logic, and the exploration of identity and hidden motives.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur
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    813

    1910 · Maurice Leblanc

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  3. Cover of Arsène Lupin contre Herlock Sholmès
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  4. Cover of L' aiguille creuse

    L' aiguille creuse

    1910 · Maurice Leblanc

    A bizarre crime occurs at castle Ambrumesy in France when thieves break into the parlour, kill a man, and steal something, yet nothing appears…

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    The Crystal Stopper

    1913 · Maurice Leblanc

    Arsène Lupin’s attempted robbery of the deputy Daubrecq goes wrong, resulting in a murdered man and two of his accomplices being arrested by the…

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  6. Cover of Les dents du tigre

    Les dents du tigre

    1914 · Maurice Leblanc

    Les dents du tigre is a novel originally published in French, later translated into English. It was filmed from a copy of the original publication…

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    Le triangle d'or

    1917 · Maurice Leblanc

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  8. Cover of The Island of Thirty Coffins

    The Island of Thirty Coffins

    1919 · Maurice Leblanc

    Véronique d’Hergemont notices her childhood signature on a hut in a film scene. Her visit to the location uncovers clues leading to long-lost…

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  9. Cover of Memoirs of Arsene Lupin

    Memoirs of Arsene Lupin

    1925 · Maurice Leblanc

    In writing his memoirs, Arsene Lupin recounts his early twenties and his first love, Clarice d'Etigues, whom he is forbidden by her father to meet.…

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Verbum Narrativa books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur”. Start with “Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur.”

How many books are in the Verbum Narrativa series?

We list 19 books , published between 1907–1925.

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.