Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar

Description of book

Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (French: Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur) is the first collection of stories by Maurice Leblanc recounting the adventures of Arsène Lupin, released on 10 June 1907. It contains the first nine stories depicting the character, first published in the French magazine Je sais tout, the first one being on 15 July 1905.

Arsene Lupin is a witty confidence man and burglar, the Sherlock Holmes of crime. The poor and innocent have nothing to fear from him; often they profit from his spontaneous generosity. The rich and powerful, and the detective who tries to spoil his fun, however, must beware. They are the target of Arsene's mischief and tomfoolery. A masterful thief, his plans frequently evolve into elaborate capers.

Contents:

The Arrest of Arsène Lupin

Arsène Lupin in Prison

The Escape of Arsène Lupin

The Mysterious Traveller

The Queen's Necklace

Seven of Hearts

The Safe of Madame Imbert

The Black Pearl

Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late