We are in France, in 1883, and the newspapers beat sales records each time they report a new burglary of the one who always leaves behind him, instead of the stolen jewels, his business card signed Larsen Hupin . You play as Loris Meublanc, a journalist who has befriended the most daring of thieves.
You will begin reading this book at Section 1, which introduces the riddle; but then you choose which paragraphs to read. Note that next to each visitable place or character to whom you can talk is a section number. Remember to write them down as you keep exploring the different sections.
When you feel you have understood who the culprit is, what his motive is and how he acted, please turn to section 20. There you will be asked a series of questions. The section 21 will reveal Larsen Hupin's solution. Finally, you will check the answers to section 22 to find out if you have the qualities required to be a good detective !