The Island of Thirty Coffins

An Arsène Lupin Novel

By: Maurice Leblanc

Narrated by: Mark Meadows

As revenge for marrying a man he didn't approve of, Véronique d'Hergemont's father, Professor Antoine d'Hergemont, kidnapped her baby and, while escaping, drowned with the baby at sea. Fourteen years later, in 1917, Véronique is watching a film and spots her quite unique signature written on the side of a hut in the background of a scene.

The signature, V d'H, prompts her to visit the location where the movie was shot and launches her into a deep and ancient mystery that only one man can solve. Arsène Lupin, summoned to provide her with the answers she so desperately craves, discovers that this mission might bring him closer to solving some of the mysteries he has been chasing as well.

©2021 Maurice Leblanc (P)2021 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Dark, Slow, and Mostly Lupin-Free

Lupin book in name only. 6th or 7th book in the series and the first I fought to finish. It was bleak and built on dread instead of suspense. Lupin is a secondary character for most of the book.

Great classic.

A wonderful novel. grim and gritty. great mystery. The tales of Arsene Lupin are always a pleasure.