The Confessions of Arsène Lupin
by Maurice LeBlanc is a collection of ten short stories featuring the famous gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. Told in a playful and sometimes confessional tone, the stories showcase Lupin's brilliance, wit, and charm as he recounts some of his most daring adventures, ingenious thefts, and encounters with both criminals and law enforcement. Each tale reveals his clever disguises, mastery of strategy, and moral complexity-he often steals from the rich or corrupt while showing kindness and justice toward the vulnerable. The book highlights Lupin not just as a thief, but as a witty, almost heroic figure who outsmarts society while remaining irresistible to readers.