First published in 1907 as Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar, this is an entertaining collection of nine stories that highlight the master of disguise, and his clever and well thought out plans to steal from the wealthy. Reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes, in fact he’s mentioned a few times in the earlier stories and features as a character in the final story “Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late”. I enjoyed this small book, a definite fun read.

Meet Arsene Lupin, gentleman burglar, a well spoken, charming rogue. With finesse, he outwits his prey by lifting and scooping up priceless items from chateaux and salons. He leaves nary a trace, not a fingerprint! Lupin, a man of a thousand disguises: chauffeur, detective, young man, delivery man, or old geezer, to name a few. Lupin finds burglary to be "...a profitable and pleasant occupation with a little care and reflection, it becomes a most delightful profession." "...to be on the spot when opportunity occurs...where [if] force fails, cunning prevails." Shrewd Detective Ganimard suspects Lupin for any unexplained high profile crimes.

" Lupin" by Maurice Leblanc is a collection of nine playful, mystery-filled short stories. Some of the adventures included are The Queen's Necklace, The Arrest of Arsene Lupin, Arsene Lupin in Prison, the Escape of Arsene Lupin and Mysterious Traveler. Lupin's ability to constantly fabricate new characters to achieve his agenda of collecting jewels worth millions while removing all obstacles in his path creates mysterious, colorful, often humorous capers. "How could anyone enter...how could anyone escape, leaving behind a bolted door and a fastened window?" Lupin can and most certainly will!.

Thank you Dover Publications and Net Galley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.