LeBlanc's creation, gentleman thief Arsene Lupin , is everything you would expect from a French aristocrat -- witty, charming, brilliant, sly .
and possibly the greatest thief in the world.
In this classic tale, Lupin plans -- and pulls off -- the theft of priceless paintings for his own private collection.
His brilliant effrontery in the face of the police dares them to catch him .
with spectacular results Includes a new introduction by literary scholar Darrell.