Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar

The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar, published in 1907, introduces the charming character of Arsène Lupin, a gentleman thief created by Maurice Leblanc. This book is notable for its literary crossover, featuring a brief encounter between Lupin and Sherlock Holmes, who is renamed 'Herlock Sholmes' due to legal issues with Arthur Conan Doyle. As the first of twenty volumes in the Arsène Lupin series, it showcases Leblanc's unique blend of mystery and humor, establishing Lupin as a beloved figure in French literature.