<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Arsáene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar, is the first collection of short stories by Maurice Leblanc telling the adventures of Arsáene Lupin. It features the first nine stories depicting the character. Inspiration for numerous interpretations and adaptations in film, television, comic books, and games"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The first collection of short stories by French novelist Maurice Leblanc--and the inspiration for countless retellings, interpretations, and adaptations in film, television, comic books, games, and more--<i>Lupin</i> depicts the elaborate capers and adventures of a suave thief and master of disguise as he steals from the rich and powerful. Charmingly written and full of wit, the stories include "The Queen's Necklace," "The Arrest of Arsène Lupin," "The Escape of Arsène Lupin," and many more of Leblanc's most popular tales.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>The first collection of short stories by French novelist Maurice Leblanc--and the inspiration for countless retellings, interpretations, and adaptations in film, television, comic books, games, and more--<i>Lupin</i> depicts the elaborate capers of a suave thief and master of disguise as he steals from the rich and powerful. Originally published in 1907 as <i>Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar</i>, the collection contains nine stories depicting this classic character, including some of his best-known adventures. <p/> Charmingly written and full of wit, the book includes "The Arrest of Arsène Lupin," detailing a transatlantic steamship voyage with the legendary thief hiding among the passengers; "The Escape of Arsène Lupin," revealing his brilliant scheme to get out of prison before trial; and "Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late," adding Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's timeless detective to the mix. Additional stories include "The Mysterious Traveler," "The Queen's Necklace," "The Seven of Hearts," "Madame Imbert's Safe," "The Black Pearl," and "Arsène Lupin in Prison."
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