{"product_id":"the-woman-of-mystery-9781513292441","title":"The Woman of Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Woman of Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e (1916) is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. Although he is known for his series of stories and novels featuring Ars?ne Lupin, a character based on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob and inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, Leblanc also wrote standalone tales of mystery and adventure. \u003ci\u003eThe Woman of Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining blend of history and crime fiction for children and adults alike.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Delroze is no stranger to violence. On the eve of the Great War, as a nation prepares to do battle with the existential threat of a lifetime, Paul recalls a strange event from his childhood. On a trip with his father, a decorated veteran, through the French countryside, they encountered a gathering of people speaking German. Their leader, a coldhearted man who bore a striking resemblance to the Kaiser, quickly sent the father and son on their way. Before they could escape, however, a woman from the group approached Paul's father for a word and killed him in cold blood with the flash of a steel blade. Miraculously, Paul escaped with his life that day, but never could forget the face of that man. Filled with memories of his father, who had served in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, Paul had always known the day would come when the two nations would fight again-this time, he hopes to take his revenge. \u003ci\u003eThe Woman of Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of romance, mystery, and crime that continues to astound over a century after it was published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeBlanc, Maurice:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaurice Leblanc\u003c\/b\u003e (1864-1941) was a French novelist and short story writer. Born and raised in Rouen, Normandy, Leblanc attended law school before dropping out to pursue a writing career in Paris. There, he made a name for himself as a leading author of crime fiction, publishing critically acclaimed stories and novels with moderate commercial success. On July 15th, 1905, Leblanc published a story in \u003ci\u003eJe sais tout\u003c\/i\u003e, a popular French magazine, featuring Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief. The character, inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, brought Leblanc both fame and fortune, featuring in 21 novels and short story collections and defining his career as one of the bestselling authors of the twentieth century. Appointed to the \u003ci\u003eLégion d'Honneur\u003c\/i\u003e, France's highest order of merit, Leblanc and his works remain cultural touchstones for generations of devoted readers. His stories have inspired numerous adaptations, including \u003ci\u003eLupin\u003c\/i\u003e, a smash-hit 2021 television series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50381228245266,"sku":"9781513292441","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5cce1fd9-93f7-4a42-9f52-aa0aced38df9.jpg?v=1728695111","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-woman-of-mystery-9781513292441","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}