Arsène Lupin, the Gentleman-Thief : 15 Stories

Written by Maurice Leblanc

Narrated by Paul Spera

Fifteen grippling short stories of Arsene Lupin: one of the most famous and intriguing figures of French detective literature. He was created by Maurice Leblanc, a brilliant journalist, writer and storyteller, and is the hero of a total of 24 books, novels and short stories alike. The fictional gentleman thief is a master of disguise, a criminal genius and a moral figure well-set in righting a few wrongs himself when Justice can't be bothered.

Stories include: "The Invisible Prisoner", "The Infernal Trap", "Arsène Lupin in Prison", "The Arrest of Arsene Lupin", "The Seven of Hearts", "Herlock Sholmès Arrives too Late", "Two Hundred Thousand Francs Reward", "The Wedding Ring", "The Sign of the Shadow", "Edith Swan Neck", "The Escape of Arsène Lupin", "The Black Pearl", "The Mysterious Traveller", "The Queen's Necklace", "Madame Imbert's Safe".

• Language: English
• Publisher: Astorg Audio
• Release date: Jan 1, 2017
• ISBN: 9782821109254

Maurice Leblanc

Maurice Leblanc (1864-1941) was a French novelist and short story writer. Born and raised in Rouen, Normandy, Leblanc attended law school before dropping out to pursue a writing career in Paris. There, he made a name for himself as a leading author of crime fiction, publishing critically acclaimed stories and novels with moderate commercial success. On July 15th, 1905, Leblanc published a story in Je sais tout, a popular French magazine, featuring Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief. The character, inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, brought Leblanc both fame and fortune, featuring in 21 novels and short story collections and defining his career as one of the bestselling authors of the twentieth century. Appointed to the Légion d'Honneur, France’s highest order of merit, Leblanc and his works remain cultural touchstones for generations of devoted readers. His stories have inspired numerous adaptations, including Lupin, a smash-hit 2021 television series.