“Arsène Lupin is on board your ship.” A telegram to a transatlantic liner alarms passengers sailing first class.

The Arrest Of Arsène Lupin is the opening chapter of Lupin, the Gentleman Thief, by Maurice Leblanc (1907) the first outing for the most famous anti-hero in French literature. 

This version has been adapted for audio shorter than the original but stays close to the spirit of the text. Adapted text free to access here: https://medium.com/ten-minute-tales/arrest-of-arsène-lupin-part-1-4fa63453416f

The Arrest Of Arsène Lupin

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