The first collection of short stories by French novelist Maurice Leblanc - and the inspiration for countless retellings, interpretations, and adaptations in film, television, comic books, games, and more - Lupin depicts the elaborate capers and adventures of a suave thief and master of disguise as he steals from the rich and powerful. Charmingly written and full of wit, the stories include "The Queen's Necklace," "The Arrest of Arsène Lupin," "The Escape of Arsène Lupin," and many more of Leblanc's most popular tales. CONTENTS: . The Arrest of Arsene Lupin . Arsene Lupin in Prison . The Escape of Arsene Lupin . The Mysterious Traveller . The Queen's Necklace . The Seven of Hearts . Madame Imbert's Safe . The Black Pearl . Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late AUTHOR: Maurice Leblanc (1864 - 1941) was a French novelist, best known as the creator of gentleman thief (later detective) Arsène Lupin. Leblanc began as a journalist, until he was asked to write a short story filler, and created, more gallant and dashing than English counterpart Sherlock Holmes.