The Lone Wolf

Louis Joseph Vance (1879–1933) was an American novelist, noted for his creation of the 'gentleman crook' archetype in his most famous work, 'The Lone Wolf' (1914). This pivotal work not only received widespread acclaim but also established the foundations for an entire genre dedicated to the exploits of suave, high-society criminals. The character of Michael Lanyard, also known as 'The Lone Wolf',...