The Arsène Lupin Collection by Maurice Leblanc - 7 Book Hardback Set - Classic French Crime Fiction - Gentleman Thief Mystery Series

Titles in This Set: Arsène Lupin Gentleman Thief Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes The Hollow Needle 813 The Crystal Stopper The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Journal Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9789124020286 Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Overview: Meet Arsène Lupin, the dashing gentleman thief who has delighted readers for over a century, in this handsome seven-piece hardback collection by Maurice Leblanc. Gathering six classic Lupin adventures alongside a themed companion journal, the set traces the rogue's cleverest capers, from daring heists to his rivalry with detective Herlock Sholmes. Beautifully produced, it's an ideal introduction for newcomers and a handsome upgrade for longtime devotees of early twentieth-century crime fiction. About the Book(s): Created in 1905 at an editor's request for a French answer to Sherlock Holmes, Arsène Lupin quickly became one of literature's most beloved rogues, and this collection charts his earliest, most inventive exploits. In "Arsène Lupin Gentleman Thief" readers meet the master burglar as he pulls off flawless robberies with irresistible charm, blurring the line between villain and hero. "Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes" pits Lupin against a detective clearly modelled on Holmes, delivering a thrilling battle of wits. "The Hollow Needle" turns to buried treasure and centuries-old secrets, sending Lupin on a hunt steeped in French history. "813" widens the canvas into an international conspiracy thriller, packed with double-crosses and high-stakes action, while "The Crystal Stopper" is a tense race against time as Lupin protects an ally from a dangerous scandal. "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin" rounds out the fiction with shorter, more personal stories narrated in Lupin's own voice. Finally, the included Lupin-themed journal gives readers a stylish space to jot notes or craft their own mysteries. Together these seven volumes show why Leblanc's creation has endured for generations, influencing everyth