Arsne Lupin 1909 is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. Originally a fouract play the story was turned into a novel by Leblanc before being translated into English by Edgar Jepson. Partly based on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob Arsne Lupin first appeared in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes. Blending crime fiction fantasy and mystery Leblanc crafts original and entertaining tales of adventure starring one of the greatest literary characters of all timeArsne Lupin gentleman thief. Arsne Lupin is the worlds greatest thief an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and standing of Frances most wicked men. In this early installment of Leblancs beloved series Lupin uses his remarkable wit and chameleonlike ability to move undetected through aristocratic society in order to steal trick and cheat his way through life. Despite his criminal nature he operates under a strict moral code only taking from those who have taken from the poor all their lives. In this novel he comes up with an elaborate plan to get his hands on the art and jewels of a notorious collector a man whose taste for fine objects can only be satisfied through exploitation and greed. As though the risks involved were not high enough Lupin leave clues for police every step of the way heightening pressure on himself and embarrassing a nations incompetent leaders in the process. Arsne Lupin is a story of romance mystery and crime that continues to astound over a century after it was published. This edition of Maurice Leblancs Arsne Lupin is a classic of French literature reimagined for modern readers. Since our inception in 2020 Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse publi