Arsene Lupin in The Teeth of the Tiger

The book highlights the life and career of Maurice LeBlanc, renowned for creating Arsène Lupin, a charming gentleman thief known for his cunning disguises. Born into wealth and educated in law, LeBlanc initially worked as a police reporter before turning to fiction. His first novel featuring Lupin garnered immense popularity, establishing a successful pattern for his writing. Ultimately, the Lupin series secured his legacy, making him the French counterpart to Arthur Conan Doyle.