# Love and Sacrifice in Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes

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

The relationship between Lupin and Clotilde Destange shows how love can drive individuals to commit crimes and sacrifice their morals, as Clotilde admits she acted against her conscience for Lupin's sake.

## Where it surfaces

- [An Abduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ars_ne_lupin_versus_herlock_sholmes_se/chapters/v-an-abduction): Clotilde's love for Lupin leads her to commit acts against her conscience, and Lupin's tenderness toward her reveals the emotional cost of his criminal life.

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