The Confessions of Arsène Lupin

Maurice Leblanc's “The Confessions of Arsène Lupin” invites you into the mind of the notorious gentleman-thief himself, as he recounts (or perhaps fabricates) ten of his most audacious exploits. From outwitting the relentless Chief-Inspector Ganimard to orchestrating impossible escapes and even dabbling in a bit of detective work, Lupin’s charm, wit, and unparalleled ingenuity are on full display. These stories, presented as a series of intimate revelations to an unnamed narrator, offer a glimpse into the earlier, perhaps more lighthearted, adventures of the master criminal, predating the darker complexities of his later escapades.