Arsene Lupin, gentleman-thief / Maurice Leblanc; introduction and notes by Michael Sims.
By: Leblanc, Maurice.
Contributor(s): Sims, Michael.
Material type: BookPlace of publication: LondonPublisher: Penguin Books LtdDate of publication: 2007Description: xxiv, 279 pages: 20 cm.ISBN: 9780143104865.Subject(s): Lupin, Arsene (Fictitious character) | Thieves -- Fiction | Detective and mystery stories, FrenchDDC classification: 843.912 L4922 2007 Summary: The poor and the innocent have nothing to fear from Lupin; 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 Lupin's mischief. With plans that frequently evolve into elaborate plots, Lupin is a gentleman-burglar turned detective, and the most entertaining criminal genius in literature. These stories - the best of the Lupin series, including "The Queen's Necklace" and "Arsene Lupin in Prison" - are outrageous and witty, for the full enjoyment of those who love masters of disguise, extraordinary heists, and the panache found with Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Ocean's Eleven, and Lupin. (From the back cover)Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due |
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The poor and the innocent have nothing to fear from Lupin; 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 Lupin's mischief. With plans that frequently evolve into elaborate plots, Lupin is a gentleman-burglar turned detective, and the most entertaining criminal genius in literature.
These stories - the best of the Lupin series, including "The Queen's Necklace" and "Arsene Lupin in Prison" - are outrageous and witty, for the full enjoyment of those who love masters of disguise, extraordinary heists, and the panache found with Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Ocean's Eleven, and Lupin.
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