Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Thief

Oct 28, 2024 4:29 AM

Author:Maurice Leblanc,Michael Sims

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'

Reviews

Brilliant ... a panorama of a remarkable talent ... McCullers's finest stories

—— The New York Times

Unexpectedly moving, grimly amusing, intensely atmospheric

—— The Times

The greatest prose writer that the South produced ... She has examined the heart of man with an understanding that no other writer can hope to surpass

—— Tennessee Williams

Of all the Southern writers, she is the most apt to endure

—— Gore Vidal

Almost unbearably moving

—— Terry Eagleton, on ‘Dirty Weekend’

Brilliant . . . a jolt of thought electrifying the clogged tissue of the human heart

—— Alex Linklater, on ‘Radiant Heat’

Stunning

—— David Goodhart, on ‘Sacred Heart’ , Prospect

Etgar Keret is the voice of young Israel

—— Independent

One of the greatest short story writers alive

—— Ben Rice

One of the most important writers alive... enchantingly witty

—— Clive James

Etgar Keret's extraordinary imagination sets the reader free from slogans and headlines

—— Linda Grant

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