# Crime and Justice in 813

> Theme guide for 813 by Maurice Leblanc.

The narrative constantly blurs the line between criminal and law enforcer, with Lupin acting as both master thief and detective, while the police are often inept or corrupt, raising questions about the nature of justice and who truly upholds it.

## Where it surfaces

- [I: The Tragedy at the Palace Hotel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/813_se/chapters/i-the-tragedy-at-the-palace-hotel): The intrusion and theft orchestrated by Lupin set up a conflict between criminal activity and the pursuit of justice.
- [II: The Blue-Edged Label](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/813_se/chapters/ii-the-blue-edged-label): The chapter revolves around the investigation of multiple murders and the pursuit of justice by M. Lenormand.
- [III: M. Lenormand Opens His Campaign](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/813_se/chapters/iii-m-lenormand-opens-his-campaign): The chapter focuses on the investigation of multiple murders and the political demand for justice, even at the cost of a premature arrest.
- [V: M. Lenormand at Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/813_se/chapters/v-m-lenormand-at-work): The chapter focuses on the police investigation into the Palace Hotel murders and Lupin's escape, highlighting the struggle between criminal ingenuity and law enforcement.
- [VI: M. Lenormand Succumbs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/813_se/chapters/vi-m-lenormand-succumbs): The chapter focuses on the investigation of a murder and the plot against Mrs. Kesselbach, with Lenormand seeking justice.
- [XIII: The Seven Scoundrels](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/813_se/chapters/xiii-the-seven-scoundrels): Lupin, a former criminal, now pursues justice against the Altenheim gang, blurring the lines between lawbreaker and law enforcer.
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/813_se/chapters/endnotes): The endnotes discuss prison escapes, police secrecy, and a murder case, all central to crime and justice.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/813_se/themes/crime_and_justice
- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/813_se/themes