Ars- Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes (1910) is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. Forced to change the name of his antagonist following a legal challenge by Holmes- creator, Leblanc still manages to pull off one of the greatest fictional mashups of all time. Partly based on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Ars- Lupin first appeared in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle-s Sherlock Holmes. Blending crime fiction, fantasy, and mystery, Leblanc crafts original and entertaining tales of adventure starring one of the greatest literary characters of all time-Ars- Lupin, gentleman thief.
Ars- Lupin is the world-s greatest thief, an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and standing of France-s most wicked men. In this installment of Leblanc-s beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable wit and chameleon-like ability to move undetected through aristocratic society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way through life. Despite his criminal nat
