The Escape of Arsene Lupin

The Escape of Arsene Lupin is a novel written by French author Maurice Leblanc, first published in 1906. It is part of the Arsene Lupin series, which follows the adventures of the gentleman thief Arsene Lupin. In this novel, Lupin is arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment for a crime he did not commit. However, he manages to escape from prison and sets out to clear his name. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a series of daring heists and dangerous escapades. The novel is full of twists and turns, as Lupin uses his wit and cunning to outsmart the police and his enemies. He is aided by his loyal friend and accomplice, the journalist Ganimard, who helps him navigate the complex web of intrigue surrounding the case. The Escape of Arsene Lupin is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic of French literature and a must-read for fans of the detective and mystery genres.With the mechanical movement of a smoker he put it to his ear and crackled it. An exclamation escaped him. The cigar had given way under the pressure of his fingers! He examined it more attentively, and soon perceived something that showed white between the leaves of the tobacco. And carefully, with the aid of a pin, he drew out a scroll of very thin paper, no thicker than a tooth-pick. It was a note. He unrolled it, and read the following words, in a small, female hand: ....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