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The books that inspired the hit Netflix series LUPIN! It's Maurice LeBlanc's master thief, Arsène Lupin, at his finest. Beautifully formatted for easy reading, this classic volume includes the first 4 Lupin books:The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-BurglarArsène Lupin versus Herlock SholmesThe Hollow Needle – Further Adventures of Arsène LupinArsène LupinHere’s an excerpt from The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-BurglarArsène Lupin is the fictional gentleman thief and master of disguise created by French writer Maurice Leblanc. The character was first introduced in a series of short stories starting in 1905, eventually starring in over 17 novels and 39 novellas. While a thief operating on the "wrong" side of the law, Leblanc frames Lupin as a force for good -- one-upping and unmasking villains far more evil than he. A memorable and beloved character, Lupin has been the subject of numerous film and TV adaptations, including a 2021 blockbuster TV series.Arsène Lupin in our midst! the irresponsible burglar whose exploits had been narrated in all the newspapers during the past few months! the mysterious individual with whom Ganimard, our shrewdest detective, had been engaged in an implacable conflict amidst interesting and picturesque surroundings. Arsène Lupin, the eccentric gentleman who operates only in the chateaux and salons, and who, one night, entered the residence of Baron Schormann, but emerged empty-handed, leaving, however, his card on which he had scribbled these words: “Arsène Lupin, gentleman-burglar, will return when the furniture is genuine.” Arsène Lupin, the man of a thousand disguises: in turn a chauffeur, detective, bookmaker, Russian physician.