Maurice Leblanc books in order
French writer
- Lived
- 1864–1941
- Country
- France
- Books
- 40
- Series
- 1
Maurice Leblanc published 35 novels and 5 short story collections, beginning with The Hollow Needle: An Adventure Story (1909). The series is Arsène Lupin (18 books, starting with Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar). The best-known is The Eight Strokes of the Clock (1922).
Updated September 2026
Arsène Lupin books in order (18)Series page
Reading order: 1 Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (1907) · 2 The Hollow Needle (1909) · 3 813 (1910) · 4 The Crystal Stopper (1912) · 5 The Confessions of Arsene Lupin (1913) · 6 The Shell Shard (1916) · 7 The Golden Triangle (1918) · 8 The Island of Thirty Coffins (1919) · 9 The Teeth of the Tiger (1921) · 10 The Countess of Cagliostro (1924) · … all 18 below
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Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (Jun 1907)
- 2.
The Hollow Needle (1909)
- 3.
813 (Jun 1910)
- 4.
The Crystal Stopper (1912)
- 5.
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The Shell Shard (Nov 1916)
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The Golden Triangle (1918)
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The Island of Thirty Coffins (Oct 1919)
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The Teeth of the Tiger (Jun 1921)
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The Countess of Cagliostro (1924)
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The Damsel With Green Eyes (Sep 1927)
- 12.
The Mystery of The Green Ruby (1931)
- 13.
The Woman with Two Smiles (Jul 1933)
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The Return of Arsene Lupin (Jan 1934)
- 15.
The Revenge of The Countess of Cagliostro (Jul 1935)
- 16.
The Billions of Arsène Lupin (Nov 1941)
- 17.
The Blonde Lady (2004)
- 18.
The Last Love of Arsene Lupin (2012)
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Standalone novels in order
The Frontier (1900)
The Hollow Needle: An Adventure Story (1909)
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin (1910)
The Arrest of Arsene Lupin (1911)
Lupin L'éclat D'obus (1916)
La Demoiselle Aux Yeux Verts (1920)
The Eyes of Innocence (1920)
The Three Eyes (1920)
The Secret Tomb (1923)
Dorothy The Rope Dancer (Aug 1923)
Memoirs of Arsene Lupin (1924)
La Vie Extravagante De Balthazar (1925)
Arsène Lupin, Super-sleuth (1927)
The Man with the Goatskin (May 1927)
The Mysterious Mansion (Jul 1929)
Le Prince De Jéricho (Aug 1930)
Le Cabochon D’émeraude (Nov 1930)
Le Chapelet Rouge (Jul 1934)
The Exploits of Arsene Lupin (1960)
Short story collections in order
The Barnett & Co. Agency (Feb 1928)
GREAT FRENCH DETECTIVE STORIES (1983)
Film and TV adaptations
- Arsène Lupin (2004)Film · from The Hollow Needle
- Coffin Island (1979)TV · from The Island of Thirty Coffins
- Arsène Lupin (2004)Film · from The Countess of Cagliostro
- Arsene Lupin, Detective (1937)Film · from The Barnett & Co. Agency
- Arsène Lupin contra Sherlock Holmes (1910)TV · from The Blonde Lady
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About Maurice Leblanc
Maurice Marie Émile Leblanc was a French novelist and writer of short stories, known primarily as the creator of the fictional gentleman thief and detective Arsène Lupin, often described as a French counterpart to Arthur Conan Doyle's creation Sherlock Holmes.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Maurice Leblanc FAQ
- How many books has Maurice Leblanc written?
- Maurice Leblanc published 35 novels and 5 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Maurice Leblanc's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Arsène Lupin with Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Maurice Leblanc's last book?
- The Billions of Arsène Lupin (1941).
- What is Maurice Leblanc's most famous book?
- The Eight Strokes of the Clock (1922) is Maurice Leblanc's most widely read book.
- Are Maurice Leblanc's books connected?
- 18 books belong to 1 series (Arsène Lupin); the other 22 books stand alone.
- Which Maurice Leblanc books have been adapted?
- 5 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Hollow Needle (as Arsène Lupin, film, 2004), The Island of Thirty Coffins (as Coffin Island, TV, 1979), The Countess of Cagliostro (as Arsène Lupin, film, 2004) and The Barnett & Co. Agency (as Arsene Lupin, Detective, film, 1937).
- Can I read Maurice Leblanc's books for free?
- Yes. 21 books by Maurice Leblanc are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.