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What if the thief is the man you root for, and the detective is the obstacle in his way?
In Maurice Leblanc’s nine linked stories, Arsène Lupin steals from the rich, changes faces and treats the law as a challenge. The Arrest of Arsène Lupin opens aboard La Provence, where a wireless message warns that the thief is among the passengers. Nelly Underdown joins the hunt, while Lupin’s identity becomes a puzzle for everyone on board.
Arsène Lupin in Prison and The Escape of Arsène Lupin turn confinement into another test of wit. The Mysterious Traveler brings a stranger and a nervous woman into a train compartment. Across Paris, country châteaux and the sea, Lupin’s daring meets Inspector Ganimard’s stubborn pursuit. Each tale stands alone, yet each adds another face to this charming rogue.
What you’ll discover
- A gentleman outside the law Meet a thief whose charm, jokes and private code make loyalty feel surprisingly complicated.
- Disguise as a weapon Follow a master of changing faces, where knowing whom to trust becomes part of the pleasure.
- A detective who persists Watch honest, stubborn Ganimard pursue a rival who delights in outwitting the police.
- Treasures under threat Visit Baron Nathan Cahorn’s château, where a warning puts his prized collection at stake.
- Quick plots, clever puzzles Enjoy short, complete tales that build a portrait of one man with many faces.
Who will love it
For readers who love clever puzzles, quick plots and charming rogues, and anyone curious about the roots of the modern crime story.
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- A thief who is also a gentleman
- Caught at sea, yet never beaten
- Prison walls are only another puzzle
- Heists built on a clever trick
- Charm, justice and the thrill of the rogue
- How the stories are told and built
Who’s who
- Arsène LupinA master thief and quick-witted master of disguise who steals from the rich, loves a challenge and always keeps his own code.
- Inspector GanimardA stubborn, honest Paris police detective who has spent years hunting Lupin and cannot stop, however often he is outwitted.
- Nelly UnderdownA young woman on the Atlantic crossing who befriends the narrator and is drawn into the hunt for the thief on board.
- Baron Nathan CahornA wealthy collector who lives in the château of Malaquis and is warned that Lupin will come for his treasures.
- The narratorA friendly chronicler who follows Lupin's career and tells the stories with wonder, curiosity and a wish to explain him.
- Sherlock HolmesThe famous English detective who comes to France to test his skill against Lupin in the final story.
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Arsène Lupin
by Maurice Leblanc · 1907
On the deck of La Provence, a single wireless message turns every passenger into a suspect.
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Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar is a book of nine linked stories by the French writer Maurice Leblanc, published in 1907. A magazine editor had asked Leblanc for a thrilling series, and he answered with a thief who is charming, quick and always one step ahead of the police.
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A thief who is also a gentleman
The book opens on a simple idea. What if the criminal were the hero, and the detective his rival? Lupin is a cambrioleur, a burglar, but he behaves like a man of the best society. He dresses well, speaks with wit and treats his victims with a kind of mocking courtesy.
Leblanc gives him a gift for disguise that is almost a character of its own. Lupin changes his name, his face, his voice and even his walk. Because of this, nobody in the stories can say for sure what he looks like. People who have spoken with him for hours may not know it was him.
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What is Arsène Lupin Gentleman-Burglar about?
It is a set of nine linked stories about Arsène Lupin, a charming French thief and master of disguise. He plans clever robberies, outwits the police and clashes with Inspector Ganimard, and even with Sherlock Holmes.
Is Arsène Lupin a real person?
No. Lupin is a fictional character created by Maurice Leblanc in 1905. He is a made-up figure, though Leblanc was likely inspired by the newspaper tales of daring French criminals and anarchists of his day.
Who is Inspector Ganimard?
Ganimard is a Paris police detective who is Lupin's chief rival. He is honest, stubborn and brave, and he keeps chasing Lupin despite many defeats. Their contest gives the stories their human side.
The author
Maurice Leblanc
1864–1941 · French mystery novelist
Maurice Leblanc was a French writer born in Rouen in 1864. He wrote novels and short stories, including the Arsène Lupin series, which began in 1905. His books include The Hollow Needle, published in 1909, and The Crystal Stopper, published in 1912. He died in Perpignan in 1941.
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