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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.
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Buy on Amazon1910 · 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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Buy on Amazon1913 · 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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Buy on Amazon1914 · 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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Buy on Amazon1919 · 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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Buy on Amazon1925 · 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.
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Fernando Pessoa
The Book of Disquiet is a work by Portuguese modernist writer Fernando Pessoa, described as an "autobiography" or "diary" of melancholy observations,…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Maurice Leblanc
The Lupin Books in English by Maurice Leblanc are a series of adventure stories featuring the gentleman burglar Arsène Lupin. The collection includes…
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Buy on AmazonLes confidences d'Arsène Lupin
Year unknown · Maurice Leblanc
Gentleman-thief Arsène Lupin returns in ten short stories to confess, and perhaps boast about, his crimes to an unnamed narrator. The tales largely…
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Buy on AmazonThe Eight Strokes of the Clock
Year unknown · Maurice Leblanc
Trying to escape her boring life, Hortense Daniel meets the mysterious Prince Renine, who enlists her help to solve eight mysteries, beginning with…
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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.
Where can I buy the Verbum Narrativa books?
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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.