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Arsène, our charming and clever protagonist who sits on the wrong side of the law, becomes inadvertently involved in a damning murder case when his two colleagues are arrested on suspicion of killing Deputy Daubrecq, a corrupt politician, during a burglary. In an attempt to clear their names and get to the truth of what happened, Lupin seeks a crystal stopper which was once in Daubrecq’s possession and holds enough political secrets to bring absolute anarchy.

When Arsène Lupin and two of his criminal associates try to rob the villa of Deputy Daubrecq, things do not go according to plan and Lupin’s two partners are arrested and sentenced to death, leaving him to try and save them from the guillotine. To achieve this, Lupin must not only evade Daubrecq but also outwit a ruthless blackmailer who holds incriminating evidence in a crystal stopper.

A story of romance, humor, and true detective fiction, this novel begins with Arsène Lupin, a gentleman thief known for his strict moral code, forcing the French authorities to find an investigator who can put a stop to his dealings. In order to find a competitor keen enough, they must traverse the English Channel, where they find Herlock Sholmes and his assistant, Wilson - two of the most inquisitive and successful detectives in the world. Does Lupin stand a chance?

"Arsène Lupin - Gentleman-Gauner" ist der erste Band der Abenteuer das Meisterdiebs Arsène Lupin. Der berühmte französische Einbrecher erscheint in verschiedenen Verkleidungen und führt die Polizei ständig an der Nase herum. Selbst bei seiner Verhaftung und dem Aufenthalt im berüchtigsten Gefängnis von Paris ist er seinen Gegnern stets voraus und macht sich über sie lustig. Weder große Geldbeträge noch Schmuck oder Kunstgegenstände sind vor ihm sicher. Sogar der weltbekannte britische Detektiv Sherlock Holmes hat gegen Lupin keine Chance.