Arsène Lupin Collection by Maurice Leblanc 5 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Arsène Lupin: Gentleman-Thief
Arsène Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes
Arsène Lupin: The Hollow Needle
Arsène Lupin: 813
Arsène Lupin: The Crystal Hollow

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781398813663
Publisher: Arcturus
Age Range: Adult

Overview
This handsome five-volume paperback box set gathers Maurice Leblanc's most celebrated Arsène Lupin adventures in a glossy, contemporary presentation that is as collectible as it is readable. Across five interlinked capers, Lupin outwits police, rivals, and even a thinly veiled Sherlock Holmes stand-in using nothing but charm, disguise, and audacious planning. From Parisian rooftops to grand museums and hidden passages, the schemes unfold with elegance and wit. Part of the Arcturus Classic Collections line, this set pairs striking modern cover art with Leblanc's original storytelling, making it a standout gift or a sharp addition to any classic crime library.

About the Books
Created by French author Maurice Leblanc in 1905, Arsène Lupin remains one of crime fiction's most magnetic antiheroes: a gentleman burglar whose moral code is as flexible as his disguises. This box set traces his adventures across five stories that span Parisian salons, coastal cliffs, and the shadowy corridors of French high society. Gentleman-Thief introduces Lupin's signature blend of audacity and charm as he humiliates the wealthy and outsmarts the police at every turn. Arsène Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes pits him against a detective clearly modeled on Sherlock Holmes, sparking a battle of wits that became one of the character's most famous rivalries. The Hollow Needle widens the canvas with a puzzle-box plot built around a centuries-old secret hidden along the Normandy coast. 813 raises the stakes further, tangling Lupin in a sprawling conspiracy involving espionage, disguise, and international intrigue. The Crystal Hollow closes the set with another twisting caper showcasing Leblanc's talent for misdirection and dramatic reversal. Together, these five volumes capture the wit, style, and theatrical flair that made Lupin a rival to Sherlock Holmes in the golden age of crime fiction, and they remain a benchmark for gentleman-thief stories that followed in his wake. Newcomers will find an accessible, fast-paced entry point into early twentieth-century crime writing, while longtime fans get a handsome, giftable set worth returning to again and again on the shelf.

Key Benefits

• Complete 5-book paperback collection of Maurice Leblanc's classic Arsène Lupin capers
• Striking, contemporary Arcturus Classic Collections cover art that displays beautifully on any shelf
• Introduces one of crime fiction's original gentleman-thief antiheroes in reading order
• Compact paperback format that's easy to read, travel with, or gift
• A perfect gift for classic crime and mystery readers, birthdays, or holiday stocking stuffers
• Great entry point for newcomers curious about the roots of the gentleman-thief genre

Book-by-Book Guide
Arsène Lupin: Gentleman-Thief — Introduces Lupin's cool nerve and flair for disguise as he humiliates wealthy targets and outmaneuvers the police.
Arsène Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes — Lupin faces off against a rival detective in a sharp battle of wits and misdirection.
Arsène Lupin: The Hollow Needle — A puzzle-driven caper built around a long-hidden secret along the Normandy coast.
Arsène Lupin: 813 — A sprawling, high-stakes adventure tangling Lupin in espionage and international intrigue.
Arsène Lupin: The Crystal Hollow — A twisting final caper that showcases Leblanc's gift for reversal and surprise.

About the Author
Maurice Leblanc (1864–1941) was a French novelist and short-story writer best known for creating Arsène Lupin, the gentleman-thief who first appeared in 1905 and quickly became a sensation in French popular fiction. Before turning to crime writing, Leblanc published naturalist novels influenced by contemporaries such as Guy de Maupassant, earning modest attention as a literary stylist. It was Lupin, however, who brought him lasting international fame, inspiring decades of adaptations across film, television, and comics, and cementing Leblanc's place alongside the great creators of classic detective and crime fiction still read around the world today.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Stylish, witty, and endlessly clever, this box set is a must-have for classic crime fans and a fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a curated home library. Five complete adventures in one handsome paperback package make it easy to dive into Lupin's world from the very beginning.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.