# Crime and Justice in Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes

> Theme guide for Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes by Maurice Leblanc.

The narrative explores the tension between law enforcement and criminality, with Lupin portrayed as a charming, almost heroic outlaw who outwits the police, while Sholmes represents the pursuit of justice through logic and deduction.

## Where it surfaces

- [The Blue Diamonds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ars_ne_lupin_versus_herlock_sholmes_se/chapters/ii-the-blue-diamonds): The murder of Baron d'Hautrec and the investigation by Ganimard highlight the pursuit of justice amid mysterious circumstances.
- [Second Arrest of Arsène Lupin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ars_ne_lupin_versus_herlock_sholmes_se/chapters/vi-second-arrest-of-ars-ne-lupin): Lupin's arrest by Ganimard represents the law's attempt to capture the master criminal.
- [The Shipwreck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ars_ne_lupin_versus_herlock_sholmes_se/chapters/viii-the-shipwreck): Sholmes systematically builds a case against Alice Demun, while Lupin's escape challenges the pursuit of justice.

## Links

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