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In The Hollow Needle, Lupin is hired by a mysterious client to find a hidden treasure that is said to be hidden somewhere in Paris. The treasure is believed to be worth millions of francs, and it is said to be hidden in a place called "The Hollow Needle."Lupin accepts the job, and he begins his investigation. He quickly discovers that the treasure is not as easy to find as it seems. The Hollow Needle is a riddle, and Lupin must use all of his intelligence and cunning to solve it.Lupin's investigation leads him to a variety of locations in Paris, including the Louvre Museum, the Sorbonne, and the catacombs. He also encounters a number of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman named Clarisse Dauvray, a mysterious man named Gaston Wimmer, and a group of dangerous criminals.In the end, Lupin is able to solve the riddle of the Hollow Needle and find the treasure. However, he does not keep the treasure for himself. Instead, he returns it to its rightful owner, Clarisse Dauvray.The Hollow Needle is a fast-paced and suspenseful novel that is full of twists and turns. It is a classic example of the detective fiction genre, and it features one of the most iconic characters in all of literature, Arsène Lupin.The novel is also notable for its depiction of Paris in the early 20th century. Leblanc's descriptions of the city are vivid and evocative, and they give the reader a real sense of time and place.