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    That time Sherlock Holmes appeared in an Arsène Lupin story as

    That time Sherlock Holmes appeared in an Arsène Lupin story as "Herlock Sholmès"

    When author Maurice Leblanc tried to write the great English detective into his latest Arsène Lupin story, Arthur Conan Doyle protested. Fortunately, Leblanc found a solution.

    By Olivia Rutigliano | January 22, 2021

    Patricia Highsmith and the Women Who Inspired Ripley

    Patricia Highsmith and the Women Who Inspired Ripley

    In 1950, Highsmith went to Positano with a glamorous, wealthy young Londoner. A year later, she traveled there again, with a new companion, at the tail end of a manic journey across Europe.

    By Richard Bradford | January 19, 2021

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    The 15 Best Crime and Mystery Television Series of 2020

    Gritty private detectives, pensive bounty hunters, maladjusted spies, and murderous cheerleaders

    By Olivia Rutigliano | January 15, 2021

    What the Iconic Outfits in <em>Laura</em> Say About Feminism, Fashion, and Film Noir

    What the Iconic Outfits in Laura Say About Feminism, Fashion, and Film Noir

    A well-dressed Gene Tierney isn't a screen siren—she's a businesswoman, projecting confidence and power.

    By Kimberley Truhler | January 13, 2021

    The Mona Lisa Wasn't Really That Famous Until It Was Stolen in 1911

    The Mona Lisa Wasn't Really That Famous Until It Was Stolen in 1911

    Sixty detectives hunted for the small painting, which had been swiped by a cunning Italian.

    By Olivia Rutigliano | January 12, 2021

    A Short History of Classic TV’s Most Unusual Investigators

    A Short History of Classic TV’s Most Unusual Investigators

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