Maurice Leblanc

1864–1941 (age 77)

Writer

Biography

Maurice Leblanc began as a journalist before he found his lasting voice in fiction, crafting the adventures of Arsène Lupin whose clever thefts and wry sense of justice delighted readers in France and beyond.

He remained a fixture of Parisian literary circles and is laid to rest in Montparnasse Cemetery, leaving a legacy that still inspires fans of detective and adventure stories.

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