The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar

Written by Maurice Leblanc

Narrated by Mark Meadows

This collection of classic mystery short stories features Maurice Lebanc’s beloved rogue, Arsène Lupin, a gentleman-burglar who steals from the rich and powerful.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dreamscape Media
• Release date: Jan 12, 2021
• ISBN: 9781666546620

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.

Reviews for The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar

[Wenceslao Arenas · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

excellent narrator!. The stories were quite interesting. Some were unbelievable but then I had to remember that the action took place when less information was available.