Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur

"Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur" by Maurice Leblanc is a collection of nine detective stories published in 1907. The work chronicles the first adventures of Arsène Lupin, a charming gentleman-thief who outwits police and high society alike. From his dramatic arrest aboard a transatlantic liner to daring prison escapes and elaborate heists, Lupin proves himself a master of disguise and deception. These tales introduce one of literature's most beloved anti-heroes, whose cunning and audacity captivated readers seeking a French counterpart to Sherlock Holmes.