Arsène Lupin, gentleman-thief

"The poor and innocent have nothing to fear from him; often they profit from his spontaneous generosity. The rich and powerful, and the detective who tries to spoil his fun, however, must beware. They are the target of Lupin's mischief and tomfoolery. A masterful thief turned detective, his plans frequently evolve into elaborate plots. These stories - the best of the Lupin series - are outrageous, melodramatic, and literate, and they sparkle with amusing banter."--book jacket.

The arrest of Arsène Lupin -- Arsène Lupin in prison -- The escape of Arsène Lupin -- The mysterious railway passenger -- The queen's necklace -- Sherlock Holmes arrives too late -- Flashes of sunlight -- The wedding-ring -- The red silk scarf -- Edith Swan-neck -- On the top of the tower -- Thérèse and Germaine -- At the sign of mercury.