813 (Warbler Classics)

In 813 Maurice Leblancs epic tale Arsène Lupin master of disguise and celebrity thief is framed in the murder of millionaire Rudolf Kesselbach nicknamed alternatively the King of Diamonds and the Lord of the Cape. Lupin assumes the identity of the chief detective on the case in order to find the real murderer and in the interest of France find a secret parcel of documents that have the power to redraw the map of Europe. Lupin must use every ounce of his genius to escape ensnarement by both obvious and stealthy means. Lupin has been depicted in countless film and stage adaptions most recently as the inspiration of the Netflix series Lupin starring Omar Sy. This Warbler Classics edition includes a detailed chronology of Leblancs life and work.