What inspired Maurice Leblanc to create the clever antics of Arsène Lupin in this story?
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The Hollow Needle by Maurice Leblanc

The Hollow Needle by Maurice Leblanc
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What inspired Maurice Leblanc to create the clever antics of Arsène Lupin in this story?
Did anyone else feel the suspense built up more through the characters' wit than through action?
How do you think the setting in France influences the story's tone and style?