813: Arsène Lupinin merkilliset seikkailut

"813: Arsène Lupinin merkilliset seikkailut" by Maurice Leblanc is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to the enigmatic character Arsène Lupin, a gentleman thief and master of disguise, who engages in thrilling escapades that often involve crime and clever maneuverings. The central plot appears to focus on a mystery involving Rudolf Kesselbach, who finds himself embroiled in a dangerous scenario filled with suspicion and intrigue. At the start of the novel, we meet Rudolf Kesselbach, a wealthy man, who has just returned to his hotel room after dinner to discover signs of a break-in. He is agitated and convinced that a thief has been in his room, despite his assistant’s skepticism. Tension builds as Kesselbach makes plans to involve the police, and the atmosphere grows increasingly suspicious when Kesselbach reveals a larger ambition that hints at political power. This opening chapter sets the stage for a conflict involving Kesselbach, a mysterious villain, and ultimately, the infamous Arsène Lupin, who is suggested to be lurking in the shadows waiting for an opportunity to unveil his next grand scheme. (This is an automatically generated summary.)