Arsne Lupin, Gentleman-Thief: Inspiration for the Major Streaming Series (Penguin Classics)

ISBN: 0143104861

Author: Leblanc, Maurice

Condition: New

The inspiration for the Netflix series, Lupin, starring Omar SyA curated collection of the very best adventures of Arsne Lupin, Frances most famous gentleman thiefThe 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 Lupins 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 Queens Necklace and Arsne 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, Oceans Eleven and Lupin.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.