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Synopsis
The inspiration for the hit Netflix show, LUPIN, Ars ne 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 Ars ne Lupin, Gentleman-Thief uses the classic English translation by Alexander Teixerira de Mattos with an introduction by Emma Bielecki.
In the opening story, 'The Arrest of Ars ne Lupin', Lupin engineers an incredible escape and what follows are ten action packed stories finishing with a brief encounter with none other than Sherlock Holmes. These stories were first published in 1907.