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. 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.

First published 1907 as Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur.

Arrest of Arsene Lupin -- Arsene Lupin in prison -- Escape of Arsene Lupin -- Mysterious railway-passenger -- Queen's necklace -- Seven of hearts -- Madame Imbert's safe -- Black pearl -- Holmlock Shears arrives too late.