A French literary legend, a gentleman thief with the moral code of Robin Hood, the wits of Sherlock Holmes, and the anti-aristocratic instincts of Robespierre.' - The Atlantic The international bestseller and inspiration for the hit show, LUPIN. Arsene Lupin is France's most famous gentleman thief, a charming rapscallion with a heart of gold - and a master of deception. Arsene Lupin steals from the rich, outsmarts the police, and is generous to those in need. And above all, he never takes himself too seriously. The poor and the innocent have nothing to fear from the suave trickster and master of disguise; often they profit from his spontaneous generosity. The rich and powerful, and those who try to spoil his fun, however, must beware. They are the target of Lupin's mischief. With plans that frequently evolve into elaborate plots, Lupin is the most entertaining criminal genius in literature. This is the first collection of stories by Maurice Leblanc recounting the adventures of Arsène Lupin, In the opening stories, Lupin is arrested, only to engineer his own incredible escape. What follows are wonderfully entertaining and action packed stories.