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In 'Eight Strokes of the Clock,' master thief turned detective Arsène Lupin takes center stage in a thrilling collection of short stories. Now living a life of intrigue instead of crime, Lupin adopts the identity of Prince Rénine. Alongside the captivating Hortense Daniel, he dives into a series of enigmatic mysteries that promise to keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Each tale showcases Lupin's cleverness and charm as he unravels puzzles that challenge his wit and skill. Whether it’s outsmarting rivals or solving perplexing crimes, Lupin’s adventures blend suspense and clever ...

Historically, major women artists have been excluded from the mainstream art canon. Aligned with the resurgence of feminism in pop culture, Broad Strokes offers an entertaining corrective to that omission. Art historian Bridget Quinn delves into the lives and careers of 15 brilliant female artists in this smart, feisty, educational, and enjoyable book.

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)

A show where Matt and Cait dive into the careers of artists, and discuss their successes, struggles and strategies for survival in the arts and entertainment industry.

A new Country Music show produced by whynow, in collaboration with BBR Music. Our hosts, Ross Jones, Ciara Bains and Holly Smith chat to both established and emerging country musicians about their life, music career, and creative process.Head over to http://whynow.co.uk to hear the full episode, featuring extended interviews, songs and features. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Spain, this captivating play masterfully employs the art of dramatic license, allowing for a delightful exploration of improbable scenarios. The talented authoress skillfully weaves an engaging plot filled with lively humor and poignant moments, ensuring that the audience is both entertained and enlightened. This production promises not only to charm theatre-goers but also to offer an enjoyable hour for those seeking a delightful escape in the comfort of their own homes.

Penned by Chicagos very own socialite, Emma Murdock Van Deventer, using her nom de plume Lawrence L. Lynch, Last Stroke is a riveting detective story that begins with the baffling disappearance of a schoolmaster, Mr. Brierly. When the under-teacher and students embark on a quest to find him, they discover his body, and the enigma thickens. Was it a murder? What was the motive behind it? Despite his seemingly peaceful existence, could he have had enemies? Dive into this intriguing story to uncover the truth. Summarized by Lynne Thompson.

Art and music travel through history as closer partners than many realize. Co-hosted by KC Beach and Izaac Morales, Notes & Strokes shines the spotlight on this oh so wonderful (and often hilarious) relationship. So grab a cup of your favorite tea or coffee, and join us on this ride across history as we explore the complementary notes between art and music!

The Native Strokes Show is a multilingual conversation series on Music, Design and a bunch of other things, exploring stories from all walks of life. Casual conversations about what they do, their journey and their perspective.

Follow along as 4 friends discuss all forms of media. From the Newest Video Games to the oldest Anime.

Join us as we visit with Stroke Survivors and Caregivers across Manitoba to share their stories of recovery, and inspire others to continue their own journeys. We wanted to create something that could all Stroke Survivors to listen from anywhere and feel connected to someone else who has gone through the life altering event of a Stroke.

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Unravel the mysteries with Arsène Lupin, a former high-profile thief, who has turned a new leaf to become a crime solver. Now operating under the alias of Prince Rénine, he invites the captivating Hortense Daniel to assist him decipher a string of baffling cases. Eight Strokes of the Clock is a captivating collection of stories that follow their thrilling adventures. (Summary by Cate Barratt)

100 Episodes of Different Strokes

A Bold Stroke for a Husband by Hannah Cowley is a comedic play first performed in 1783. The story follows Olivia, a young woman determined to marry for love rather than obey her controlling father’s wishes. To secure her happiness, she devises a clever scheme involving disguise and deception. Meanwhile, various romantic entanglements and misunderstandings unfold, highlighting themes of female agency, wit, and social expectations. With sharp dialogue and humorous twists, the play critiques traditional gender roles while celebrating love and intelligence. Ultimately, Olivia’s cunning ensures...

Émission musicale pétaradante sur les routes poussiéreuses de la country, du blues, du rock’n’roll et de la surf music avec le Révérend Steff

The Eight Strokes of the Clock is a collection of eight short stories by Maurice Leblanc. The stories have his most famous creation, Arsène Lupin, gentleman-thief, as main character. The eight stories, even though independent, have a leading thread: Lupin, under the name of Serge Rénine, trying to conquer the heart of a young lady, travels with her, solving eight mysteries on the way. (Summary by Leni)

"Plays, where the scene is placed in a foreign country, particularly when that country is Spain, have a license to present certain improbabilities to the audience, without incurring the danger of having them called such; and the authoress, by the skill with which she has used this dramatic permittance, ... has formed a most interesting plot, and embellished it with lively, humorous, and affecting incident.... Here is contained no oblique insinuation, detrimental to the cause of morality—but entertainment and instruction unite, to make a pleasant exhibition at a theatre, or give an hour's ...