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The escape of ArsÃ¨ne Lupin

Emma — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books

‘When I decide to escape I shall want nobody’s assistance.’

In this thrilling collection, we meet Arsène Lupin, a brilliant, alluring master of disguise – or, as some would have it, a notorious criminal. We follow him on a series of high-stakes adventures, from ingenious heists of invaluable paintings to daring escapes, each one showcasing his intellect, charm, and extraordinary ability to stay one step ahead of the law.

The Adventures of ArsèNe Lupin, Gentleman-Thief

Emma — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

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 outsmarts the police and he’s generous to those in need. And above all, he never takes himself too seriously.

This French Robin Hood has charmed readers for generations and the stories about his dazzling escapades have been adapted countless times for television, stage and film, including the hit manga series Lupin III.

Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful hardbacks make perfect gifts for book lovers, or wonderful additions to your own collection. This edition is translated from the French by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos and features 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. Originally published together in 1907, this collection of the gentleman thief’s very first adventures is the perfect place to start exploring his world of daring escapes, cunning disguises and ambitious heists.

The Best Stories of ArsèNe Lupin

Emma — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Based on the popular Netflix series!
In the early 20th century, esteemed writer Maurice Leblanc created Arsène Lupin, a French Sherlock Holmes-type who became known as the gentleman thief. Lupin’s exploits, in pursuit of the rich, have been documented in more than twenty stories and books, as well as in film. In January 2021, Netflix released a major hit in the entertaining Lupin mystery-comedy series based on the stories.

The Best Stories of Arsène Lupin is a collection of the most engaging of Leblanc’s writing about Lupin, with a special foreword by West Point associate professor of English and writer Matthew Carey Salyer.

Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-thief

Emma — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Lupin, starring Omar Sy

A selection of the very best adventures of Arsène Lupin, France’s most famous gentleman thief

The poor and the innocent have nothing to fear from suave trickster and master of disguise Lupin; often they profit from his spontaneous generosity. The rich and powerful, and those who try 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 the most entertaining criminal genius in literature.

These stories include ‘The Queen’s Necklace’ and ‘Arsène Lupin in Prison’