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The Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Thief Maurice Leblanc

The Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Thief By Maurice Leblanc

The Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Thief by Maurice Leblanc


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A stunning gift edition of the Arsene Lupin stories which inspired the hit Netflix series Lupin, with an introduction from Emma Bielecki.

The Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Thief Summary

The Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Thief by Maurice Leblanc

The inspiration for the hit Netflix show, Lupin, Arsene Lupin is charming, clever and bold. A master of disguise, he steals from the rich, he outsmarts the police and hes 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 Collectors Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized 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 Arsene 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 thief's very first adventures is the perfect place to start exploring his world of daring escapes, cunning disguises and ambitious heists.

The Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Thief Reviews

A French cult classic * Evening Standard *
An all-knowing, sublime, mutable thief transcending both time and language * Guardian *
Does Leblanc measure as much as his literary rivals? On the proof of this enticing pocket version of his brief tales, the reply is most actually, sure. -- Barry Turner * EFCNews *

About Maurice Leblanc

Maurice Leblanc was born in 1864 in Rouen. From a young age he dreamt of being a writer and, in 1905, his early work caught the attention of Pierre Lafitte, editor of the popular magazine, Je Sais Tout. He commissioned Leblanc to write a detective story and 'The Arrest of Arsene Lupin' was the hugely-popular result. His first collection of stories was published as a book in 1907. Leblanc went on to write numerous stories and novels featuring Arsene Lupin. He died in 1941 in Perpignan.

Additional information

GOR013841148
9781529078206
1529078202
The Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Thief by Maurice Leblanc
Used - Like New
Hardback
Pan Macmillan
2021-11-11
256
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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