Publisher's Synopsis
Arsene Lupin is a classic novel written by Edgar Jepson. The book revolves around the life of a fictional character named Arsene Lupin, who is a master thief and a gentleman burglar. The story is set in France, where Lupin carries out his daring heists and outsmarts the police. He is a master of disguise and has a sharp intellect, which makes him almost invincible. However, his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Hortense Daniel, and decides to give up his life of crime. The book is a thrilling adventure that takes the reader on a journey through the world of crime and deception, and explores the themes of love, loyalty, and redemption. Jepson's writing style is engaging and the plot is full of twists and turns, making it a must-read for fans of the crime genre. Overall, Arsene Lupin is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers to this day.The heavy knocker fell again and again and again. Between the knocking there was a sound like the roaring of lions. Husband and wife stared at one another with white faces. Firmin picked up his gun with trembling hands, and the movement seemed to set his teeth chattering. They chattered like castanets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
