Lupin, Paperback/Maurice LeBlanc

The first collection of short stories by French novelist Maurice Leblanc--and the inspiration for countless retellings, interpretations, and adaptations in film, television, comic books, games, and more-- Lupin depicts the elaborate capers and adventures of a suave thief and master of disguise as he steals from the rich and powerful. Charmingly written and full of wit, the stories include "The Queen's Necklace," "The Arrest of Arsène Lupin ," "The Escape of Arsène Lupin ," and many more of Leblanc's most popular tales.