The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Thief

Maurice Leblanc, a contemporary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, created the character of Ars ne Lupin, who in French-speaking countries rivaled the popularity of Sherlock Holmes. Ars ne Lupin is a confidence man and thief who steals only from the rich. In this collection of short stories we are first introduced to Lupin in the following nine stories: "The Arrest of Ars ne Lupin," "Ars ne Lupin in Prison," "The Escape of Ars ne Lupin," "The Mysterious Traveller," "The Queen's Necklace," "The Seven of Hearts," "Madame Imbert's Safe," "The Black Pearl," and "Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late."