In this first novel of the Arsène Lupin Centennial Edition, bringing you improved and modernised translations of all the stories of the likeable bandit that have fascinated generations of Europeans, many of which have never been available in English, the Gentleman-Burglar, under the guise of sailor Jean d’Enneris, sets out to solve a series of mysterious kidnappings and thefts revolving around a Parisian mansion loaded with history. Acting as the wayward partner of police brigadier Béchoux, Lupin seeks to retrieve diamonds stolen from jovial jewel magnate Van Houben, and is confronted by an age-old menace closing in on Arlette, the pretty actress who won his heart. To mark the hundredth anniversary of Arsène Lupin’s release, the Koch & Co Agency will publish two new Lupin books a year starting in August 2014. The print version will be available shortly.