These classic mystery short stories feature Maurice Lebanc's famous rogue, Arsène Lupin. A master of disguise, Lupin moves between high society and a burglar's life, stealing from the rich and powerfull, and creating mischief for Detective Ganimard. Included in this collection are the following tales: "The Arrest of Arsène Lupin" "Arsène Lupin in Prison" "The Escape of Arsène Lupin" "The Mysterious Traveler" "The Queen's Necklace" "The Seven of...

One of the most popular characters in all of crime fiction, Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar long ago joined his (sometime) rival Sherlock Holmes in the criminal literature Hall of Fame. Created in 1905 by French author Maurice Leblanc for the magazine Je sais tout, Lupin proved to be such a huge hit that the character would go on to inspire no less than 17 novels, thirty-nine novellas and a series of movie and television adaptations that remain...

The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar Maurice Leblanc - Arsène Lupin, with his characteristic wit, plots over the course of nine short stories to steal many of Frances best antiques and artworks from under their owners noses. Only his classic opponent Detective Ganimard has the brilliance to attempt to foil Arsènes plans, albeit with mixed results. This first collection of nine Arsène Lupin stories were originally serialised...

The Hollow Needle; Further adventures of Arsene Lupin. Translation of: L'aiguille creuse In a country manor, a terrible noise awakes the household. Downstairs, the estate’s secretary has been murdered. There are signs of a break-in, but everything appears to be in its proper place. What kind of thief would commit murder to steal nothing? The first detective on the case is Isidore Beautrelet, a precocious teenager who wears a fake beard to disguise...