The Eight Strokes of the Clock (Version 2)
Maurice Leblanc
Read by Cate Barratt
The Eight Strokes of the Clock is a collection of short stories centred on Arsène Lupin, former gentleman thief extraordinaire. In this series, Lupin has abandoned his life of crime in favour of that of crime solver. Under the guise of a prince named Rénine, he invites the young and beautiful Hortense Daniel to help him solve several mysteries. (Summary by Cate Barratt) (6 hr 29 min)
Chapters
I - On the Top of the Tower | 51:49 | Read by Cate Barratt |
II - The Water Bottle | 48:30 | Read by Cate Barratt |
III - The Case of Jean Louis | 44:51 | Read by Cate Barratt |
IV - The Tell-Tale Film | 47:33 | Read by Cate Barratt |
V - Thérèse and Germaine | 48:33 | Read by Cate Barratt |
VI - The Lady with the Hatchet | 45:52 | Read by Cate Barratt |
VII - Footprints in the Snow | 51:29 | Read by Cate Barratt |
VIII - At the Sign of Mercury | 51:16 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Reviews
Another winner
Corvid Crowman
Leblanc's stories bristle with wit, charm, ingenuity, and humor. Cate Barratt is an unparalleled reader. So grateful!
Most charming stories well read, such a joy!
Dr. Dijkstra
I can highly recommend this book. Attention is needed when listening to the explanation of the cases.
one of my favorite readers
Ms. Elizabeth
this character this reader does is my favorite. I believe she catches his personality perfectly.
Eva Cass
Great story ... Excellent reading Cate. Thank you
A LibriVox Listener
I enjoy the adventures of Arsene Lupin!
Great story, not the reader
Joseph Bell
The story is great, i love Arsene Lupin stories. The reader just doesn't fit in, nothing personal I just didn't feel the story with the reader. There are other versions of the same thing, with more experienced readers.