
A charming yet audacious gentleman thief roams Paris, turning ordinary errands into dazzling capers. When a modest professor purchases an old mahogany desk, the thief—ever the picture of elegance—offers an impossible bargain and vanishes with the piece in a single, flawless stroke. The bewildered family discovers only an untouched purse left behind, hinting at a mind that relishes puzzles more than loot.
Soon, the city’s most celebrated detective, a sharp‑minded rival known as Herlock Sholmes, takes notice and declares a duel of wits. Their ensuing cat‑and‑mouse game sweeps through glittering jewels, mysterious lamps, and even a shipwreck, each episode a showcase of Lupin’s inventive tricks and Sholmes’s relentless logic. Listeners will be drawn into a world where charm meets intellect, and every twist invites them to guess who will outsmart the other—without ever revealing the final move.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (346K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-07-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1941
Best known as the creator of Arsène Lupin, he brought charm, wit, and suspense to crime fiction in a way that still feels lively today. His stories helped turn the gentleman thief into one of literature’s most enduring characters.
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