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The Crystal Stopper

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A resourceful, enigmatic thief stages a daring nighttime raid on a lakeside villa to seize a coveted object, setting off a chain of arrests, escapes, and investigations. The narrative alternates between tense capers and quieter domestic scenes that expose rivalries, shifting loyalties, and personal entanglements. A mysterious crystal stopper becomes the catalyst for blackmail, hidden histories, and moral ambiguity, drawing together enemies and allies in a hunt for truth. Episodes of pursuit and courtroom-like reckonings lead to a decisive confrontation that resolves grudges and reveals consequences. Suspenseful reversals, brisk pacing, and a mix of drama and wit structure the story into a sequence of vivid set-pieces and revelations.

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Title: The Crystal Stopper

Author: Maurice Leblanc

Release date: December 1, 1998 [eBook #1563]
Most recently updated: August 22, 2022

Language: English

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THE CRYSTAL STOPPER

by Maurice LeBlanc