Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar

Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (French: Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur) is the first collection of stories by Maurice Leblanc recounting the adventures of Arsène Lupin, released on 10 June 1907. It contains the first nine stories depicting the character, first published in the French magazine Je sais tout, the first one being on 15 July 1905.  Arsene Lupin is a witty confidence man and burglar, the Sherlock Holmes of crime. The poor and innocent have nothing to fear from him; often they profit from his spontaneous generosity. The rich and powerful, and the detective who tries to spoil his fun, however, must beware. They are the target of Arsene's mischief and tomfoolery. A masterful thief, his plans frequently evolve into elaborate capers. Contents: The Arrest of Arsène Lupin  Arsène Lupin in Prison The Escape of Arsène Lupin  The Mysterious Traveller The Queen's Necklace  Seven of Hearts  The Safe of Madame Imbert  The Black Pearl  Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late