Maurice Leblanc The Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Thief Hardback Book

The inspiration for the hit Netflix show, Lupin, Arsegravene Lupin is charming, clever and bold. A master of disguise, he steals from the rich, he outsmarts the police and he&rsquos generous to those in need. And above all, he never takes himself too seriously. This French Robin Hood has charmed readers for generations and the stories about his dazzling escapades have been adapted countless times for television, stage and film, including the hit manga series Lupin III. Part of the Macmillan Collector&rsquos Library a series of stunning, clothbound, pocketsized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful hardbacks make perfect gifts for book lovers, or wonderful additions to your own collection. This edition of The Adventures of Arsne Lupin by Maurice Leblanc is translated from the French by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos and features an introduction by Emma Bielecki. In the opening stories, Lupin is arrested, only to engineer his own incredible escape. What follows are wonderfully entertaining and action packed stories that finish with a brief encounter with none other than Sherlock Holmes. Originally published together in 1907, this collection of the gentleman thiefs very first adventures is the perfect place to start exploring his world of daring escapes, cunning disguises and ambitious heists. | Maurice Leblanc The Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Thief Hardback Book