The Escape Of Arsene Lupin

Arsène Lupin Stories #3

by Maurice Leblanc

The Escape of Arsene Lupin is a thrilling mystery novel written by French author Maurice Leblanc. The book follows the daring escapades of the master thief Arsene Lupin, who has been captured and imprisoned for his crimes. Despite being locked up, Lupin manages to escape from his cell and sets out to clear his name and prove his innocence.As Lupin evades the police and tries to solve the mystery of who framed him, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful woman with a secret, a wealthy businessman with a hidden agenda, and a ruthless criminal mastermind who will stop at nothing to see Lupin behind bars.With its fast-paced action, clever plot twists, and memorable characters, The Escape of Arsene Lupin is a classic of the mystery genre that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final page. Whether you're a fan of detective stories or just looking for a thrilling read, this book is sure to satisfy.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 ....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

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Audiobook, Short Stories, Classics, Mystery Thriller

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Maurice Leblanc (1864 - 1941) was a French novelist, best known as the creator of gentleman thief (later detective) Arsène Lupin.

Leblanc began as a journalist, until he was asked to write a short story filler, and created, more gallant and dashing than English counterpart Sherlock Holmes.

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short story has the most convoluted getaway. Lupin is a character for the ages.

[BattlecatReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short story collection that is an excellent introduction into French classics-superstar Arséne Lupin, a brilliant master thief that always ends up on top. Immortalised amongst others by a fairly recent Netflix show and the ever popular anime Lupin the third for which Miyazaki Hayao of Ghibli fame made a movie. This guy is a big deal.
Somehow I missed out on him so far so this was my first look into his world and I really, really enjoyed it. I was a total Sherlock Holmes/Jules Vernes/old timey adventure stories kid so I wonder why nobody gave this to me when I was seven… It is like reading reverse Sherlock Holmes, only Arséne is a very handsome fella with a way with ladies and an actual human heart. He also takes some losses (especially when it involves Nellie!), which I found endearing.
If you do enjoy a good Sherlock Holmes story (not the TV show, the books), try Arséne Lupin! In this one Sherlock even pops up and I know there are several stories with a guy called “Herlock Sholmes” which I find hilarious…

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

He's just a silly little guy!! Also Arsene and Nellie? tragic

[Amina (ⴰⵎⵉⵏⴰ) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Genius!!

[Fiona bdn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Le récit d'une évasion courte mais passionnante ! Arsène Lupin a plus d'un tour dans son sac.

[GONZA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ascoltato con figlio mentre facevamo uno dei puzzle del tempo del COVID. Mi ha chiesto espressamente di dargli 5 stelle da parte sua, quindi non mi potevo esimere.

[Clarise Ng · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arsene Lupin reminds me why I am a Francophile. ♥️

[Serena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Thief

My Rating System:
* couldn't finish, ** wouldn't recommend, *** would recommend, **** would read again, ***** have read again.

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dei 3 racconti questo è quello che mi è piaciuto meno, forse perchè mi aspettavo qualcosa di più eclatante, invece l'evasione è stata talmente semplice che ne sono rimasta quasi delusa.
Come al solito si beffa dell'autorità e grazie alla sua genialità riesce a farla sotto il naso dell'intera prigione.
Forse avrei apprezzato di più il racconto se avesse ruotato attorno ad un colpo, ma così sinceramente mi ha lasciato poco.

[Mike Qmike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Avons tous en mémoire l'interprétation de Georges Descrières dans le rôle d'Arsène Lupin...Un série télévisée composée de deux saisons de treize épisodes …Chaque épisode est accès sur l'art du déguisement et sur humour d'un certain Arsène Lupin….
Avons tous en mémoire la chanson de Jacques Dutronc…L'arsène et gentleman cambrioleur…
C'est le plus grand des voleurs
Oui mais c'est un gentleman
Il s'empare de vos valeurs
Sans vous menacer d'une arme
Quand il détrousse une femme
Il lui fait porter des fleurs
Gentleman cambrioleur
Est un grand seigneur…..
Une fois n'est pas coutume…Aujourd'hui, nous allons suivre une aventure d'un gentleman peu ordinaire…Un homme doué pour se faire passer pour ce qu'il n'est pas…Nous allons suivre Arsène Lupin gentleman cambrioleur dans une courte mais non moins tumultueuse nouvelle de Maurice Leblanc….
« L'évasion d'Arsène Lupin » est un gentleman, oui mais pas n'importe quel gentlemen…Arsène Lupin est un gentleman cambrioleur….Une sorte de Robin Hood des temps modernes….Ce héros vole les plus riches et s'oppose à toute forme de violence…..Rusé…Arsène Lupin est capable d'endosser n'importe quelles identités…..de se transformer en n'importe quel personnage….comment pourrait-on le définir….Un homme aux mille visages…L'insaisissable cambrioleur dont on racontait les prouesses dans tous les journaux depuis des moi.(Page 8)…
En plus d'être un sportif et un combattant aguerri, Arsène Lupin a un don pour les déguisements…tour à tour chauffeur, ténor, bookmaker, fils de famille, adolescent, vieillard, commis voyageur marseillais, médecin russe, torero espagnol ….(Page 12).

Les pseudonymes de notre Cambrioleur Arsène lupin sont nombreux et célèbres.. Raoul d'Andrésy….Rostat…Maxime Bermond…Bernard d'Andrésy…et tant d'autres….
« L'évasion d'Arsène Lupin » est le mystérieux gentleman cambrioleur, est enfermé à la prison de la Santé, à Paris, pour de multiples vols et détournements d'identités…..
« L'évasion d'Arsène Lupin » est Ganimard….Soi-disant…le meilleur des meilleurs policier de France…..Sauf que ce Ganimard-là est tenace….
« L'évasion d'Arsène Lupin » est Dudouis….Le chef des chefs de la sureté….Il dirige toutes les polices placées sous son autorité….
« L'évasion d'Arsène Lupin » est Dieuzy et Folenfant….Une sorte de Dupont….Dupond…Des policiers sous l'autorité du chef de la sureté….en charge de fouiller à fond la cellule du prisonnier Arsène Lupin….
« L'évasion d'Arsène Lupin » est M. Jules Bouvier, le juge d''instruction…Les interrogations se réduisaient à des colloques dépourvues d'intérêt entre le Juge et l'Avocat (non, pas le fruit)..Maitre Danval un des princes du barreau….. (Page 18)… .Convaincu qu'Arsène Lupin continue à communiquer avec des complices depuis sa cellule…
« L'évasion d'Arsène Lupin » est un piège tendu par le chef de sureté ….
« L'évasion d'Arsène Lupin » est le procès du prisonnier qui tourne au fiasco..…Le greffier lut l'acte d'accusation, puis le président prononça….Accusé, levez-vous….(Page 30)….Quel est votre nom….Le défilé de témoins commença……Une obscurité troublante enveloppait les débats…..Mais l'intérêt de l'inspecteur Galimard se réveilla….plusieurs fois, il tourna la tête vers l'accusé……regarda l'accusé longuement..….Monsieur le président, j'affirme que l'homme qui est en face de moi, n'est pas Arsène Lupin..….Mais dites-vous ….Vous êtes fou...Page 36)….Et cet homme-là n'est pas le détenu qui vous a été remis….nous sommes en présence d'une substitution…..Trompés par la ressemblance….les gardiens avaient eux-mêmes substitué cet homme à leur prisonnier… (Page 40).
« L'évasion d'Arsène Lupin » est aussi une visite pittoresque guidée de Paris... La prison de la Santé….Le Dépôt du palais de Justice…Le pont Saint-Michel….Le tribunal….Le bois de Boulogne (Situé à l'ouest de Paris- ce lieu renommé pour tous ses extras….est un lieu de promenade… !
« L'évasion d'Arsène Lupin » est un récit multiple : comédien via les situations burlesques… enquête policière via l'investissement de l'inspecteur Ganimard…enquête judiciaire via l'intervention du juge Jules Bouvier…
Le lecteur est surpris de la précision donnée par l'auteur Maurice Leblanc sur les lieux visités par notre héros….Nous pourrions suivre Arsène Lupin voire nous s'amuser à parcourir le même itinéraire que lui dans les divers arrondissements de Paris en se répétant aux noms des rues et des stations de métro…Attention…Il n'est autorisé de se servir d'un système GPS…Au carrefour des galeries Lafayette sauta dans le tramway. On suivit le boulevard Haussmann, l'avenue Victor Hugo….puis devant la station la muette…il se dirigea vers le bois de Boulogne.… (Page 45).
Le lecteur apprécie également toutes les références données par l'auteur sur les personnalités citées dans le récit…Les données que nous avons sur vous…il est probable que le nommé Rostat qui travailla, il y a huit ans aux côtés du prestidigitateur Dicksonn n'était autre qu'Arsène Lupin…( Dicksonn ….De son vrai nom Monsieur Paul-Alfred de Saint-Genois, né à Avesnes (Nord) en 1857. Il demeurait au début du XXe siècle dans une maison dénommée "la Villa du Sphinx", à Arnouville)….
Maurice Leblanc a tellement une écriture fluide, prenante qui emmène le lecteur par la main en lui permettant de participer à la recherche d'indices….à la recherche de la solution finale…..Quel talent.....

[Ben Nathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was 2000 levels of awesome in a tiny studio. More of this please. I love a good heist explanation and when you kind of know what's coming but it's so good you just enjoy it anyway. Also, the new TV show is doing such a good job of adapting these stories into something that works for the narrative they have constructed. SOOOO Brilliant.

[Luiz Santiago · Rating 4 out of 5]

4

[Pammi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet but tricky!!!!

[Lannie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story about a gentleman thief that mostly doesn't follow the gentleman thief at all.

[Kazi Faridul · Rating 5 out of 5]

3rd story I've read about Arsen Lupin. It's shows the adventure and the ability of Arsen Lupin

[Lena Litetaimeca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tres bonne découverte, mon premier Lupin

[Dillon Mitra · Rating 5 out of 5]

brilliant. first outing into the gentleman burglar lupin, and will read more.

[zainab! · Rating 3 out of 5]

he’s silly, adored him

[Ben Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gentleman for sure.
Rage baiting Sherlock is perhaps the best thing I didn’t know I needed in my life.

[Francesca Gurtner · Rating 3 out of 5]

A volte mi trovo in difficoltà a capire questi libri, lo ammetto. le storie sono molto arzigogolate

[Lucas Hartmann · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is my first encounter with the french deceiver that is Arsene Lupin, and it was a pretty pleasent read.

The most interesting thing about Lupin, is that he refuses to have his identity connected to or identified by anything but his actions.

"My actions consitute my identity sufficiently"

It's also funny that he bends the narrativ around his myth to aid his escape.

I liked it, but it's not far from empty calories.

[Joe Hilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went into this basically unfamiliar with the Lupin stories (beyond having seen the proto-Ghibli Lupin III film), and it feels like the four here aren't quite enough to do them justice. These are essentially Sherlock Holmes stories without the mystery element - we know exactly who the criminal is, and there's never really much tension over whether he'll get away with it. What's left are sketches of characters and locations; Lupin turns up somewhere, introduces himself, steals something, and leaves. It's all perfectly enjoyable, but without the structure that comes with a detective narrative the stories feel just a little aimless. Maybe a longer collection would put things in context - this one though doesn't feel substantial enough to really establish what Lupin's all about.

[Haruhi Hyodo · Rating 3 out of 5]

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4.This story is about the escape of Arsene Lupin. One day he was in the prison and stayed there. He had been arrested for some robbery incidents by police. The police were proud of arresting him and being in the prison. They were satisfied with that. However Lupin was planning to escape and gave the message for police. One day, he was brought to another part of the prison. While he was there, the police searched his cell. They found a fine cigar. Hidden inside the cigar was a note about escaping new. Captain Dudouis read the note, and he decided. They would allow him to escape , but they will be watching the entire time. Lupin knew their secret plan for his escape. He pretended to be another person in the courthouse. That man is old man and not the Lupin oviously. When everyone looked him and they suspected. They questioned to an old man, he answered 'I am not Lupin and I was asked by him. The police was shocked and founded him. However they could not find out him it is because he appeared in disguise to old man. He was good at disguising!
5.I recommend this book because it is interesting!

[Sourimak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un texte court qui donne envie de lire d'autres aventures d'Arsène Lupin. Il met en lumière son espièglerie et invite le lecteur à se demander lui aussi comment il réussit à se jouer de la police. Une très bonne entrée en matière, notamment dans le cadre scolaire.

[Camille GIBBE · Rating 2 out of 5]

Livre pour les cours. Petit plot twist a la fin pourquoi pas. J'ai pas tout compris.

[Julls · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5