This book has 53,992 words, 109 pages in the PDF version, and was originally published in 1907. The mention of Sherlock Holmes was changed to 'Herlock Sholmes' in subsequent publications after legal objections from Arthur Conan Doyle. The book contains nine short stories including: The Arrest of Arsène Lupin (in which Lupin boards a ship in order to steal from the passengers) Arsène Lupin in Prison (in which Lupin sends a letter to a Baron, telling him to send his valuables or he will steal them) The Escape of Arsène Lupin (in which Lupin outsmarts officials who believe he is planning an escape from prison) The Mysterious Traveller The Queen’s Necklace The Seven of Hearts Madame Imbert’s Safe The Black Pearl and, Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late. Or read online.Īrsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar is the first collection of stories by Maurice Leblanc, featuring the gentleman thief and master of disguise, Arsène Lupin. Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar Maurice LeblancĪvailable to download for free in PDF, epub, and Kindle (mobi and AZW3) ebook formats. These stories were first published together in 1907.Buy the entire collection (over 2,400 ebooks) for only £15.
What follows are wonderfully entertaining and action packed stories that finish with a brief encounter with none other than Sherlock Holmes. In the opening stories, Lupin is arrested, only to engineer his own incredible escape. This edition of The Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Thief uses the classic English translation by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos with an introduction by Emma Bielecki. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. This gallic Robin Hood has charmed readers for generations and the stories about his dazzling escapades have been adapted countless times for television, stage and film. And above all, he never takes himself too seriously. A master of disguise, he steals from the rich, he always outsmarts the police and he’s generous to those in need. The inspiration for the hit Netflix show, Lupin, Arsène Lupin is charming, clever and bold.
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