Has Arsene Lupin finally met his match in Deputy Daubrecq, a cunning detective who foils Lupin's most audacious robberies, and even a kidnapping. Can the world's greatest gentleman burglar recover to save his arrested men from the guillotine, and save face? A thrilling adventure where the suspense is ratcheted up quite a few notches as Lupin comes up against an antagonist who can anticipate his every move.