Maurice Leblanc, prolific author of novels whose main topic Arsène Lupin, who will soon become the gentleman thief, would, as Norman would take the relay illustrious writers of the region, such Flaubert and Maupassant. He had to make a living writing of 1905-1939 write many adventures of this hero, even French, for elegance, cunning, air does not refer to any social class, though speaking on behalf of all, Expert hoaxes. The work fits well into this vein of the magic of Houdin who knew how to make an elephant disappear, deceiving with delight and awe mixed public ready to be trapped.
"The arrest of Arsene Lupin" is the first stories that is followed by "Arsene Lupin in prison." The many ingenious trick pass burglar turn the head of the inspector, although brave and good sport, Ganimard to the delight of the reader.
