#8: The Black Pearl

Can London's best detective finally apprehend the elusive Arsene Lupin?

After rescuing a man being assaulted on the street, Arsene Lupin is invited into the home of the Imberts and offered a position as a way of thanks. But the gentleman-burglar is soon told in confidence about the safe that contains thousands in bank notes, and sets a plan to make them his. But Lupin is not the only one who has been planning this crime for awhile, perhaps finally meeting his match.

After a frightening home invasion, Monsieur Rateur finds himself swept up into a mystery of stolen submarine plans, broken hearts, and a secret that may put the safety of the country at risk! What is Arsene Lupin's role in all of this, and will Rateur be able to keep track of all the names at play and the people tromping through his new home in search of the answers?

In the French countryside home of the Count and Countess Dreux-Soubise, a priceless diamond necklace has gone missing! The main suspect is Henriette, the childhood best friend and lady's maid to the Countess. But would a lifelong friend steal the legendary jewelry, or could someone with another connection to the family be to blame?

Two passengers on a train have been accosted and robbed, leaving them to think that Arsene Lupin -- recently-escaped convict from The Sante Prison -- is aboard. Is the mysterious traveler really the gentleman burglar, or ​just an imposter? Only one man knows the truth -- Lupin himself! ​ Adapted by Jake Lewis and David Lipschutz Directed by: Jake Lewis Based upon the short story by: Maurice LeBlanc