Lupin - by Maurice LeBlanc (Paperback)

About the Book The first collection of short stories by French novelist Maurice Leblanc -- and the inspiration for countless retellings, interpretations, and adaptations-- Lupin 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. Book Synopsis 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 -- Lupin 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 Queens Necklace, The Arrest of Arsne Lupin, The Escape of Arsne Lupin, and many more of Leblancs most popular tales. From the Back Cover 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-- Lupin 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 Arsne Lupin, Gentleman Burglar , the collection contains nine stories depicting this classic character, including some of his best-known adventures. Charmingly written and full of wit, the book includes The Arrest of Arsne Lupin, detailing a transatlantic steamship voyage with the legendary thief hiding among the passengers; The Escape of Arsne Lupin, revealing his brilliant scheme to get out of prison before trial; and Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late, adding Sir Arthur Conan Doyles timeless detective to the mix. Additional stories include The Mysterious Traveler, The Queens Necklace, The Seven of Hearts, Madame Imberts Safe, The Black Pearl, and Arsne Lupin in Prison.