The inspiration for the hit Netflix show; Lupin; Arsène Lupin is charming; clever and bold. A master of disguise; he steals from the rich; he always outsmarts the police and he’s generous to those in need. And above all; he never takes himself too seriously. This gallic Robin Hood has charmed readers for generations and the stories about his dazzling escapades have been adapted countless times for television; stage and film. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning; clothbound; pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition of The Adventures of Arsène Lupin; Gentleman-Thief uses the classic English translation by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos with 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. These stories were first published together in 1907.