The Lone Wolf

The Lone Wolf is the nickname of Michael Lanyard, an English boy brought to Paris under mysterious circumstances, who becomes the dogs-body of Troyon's, a seemingly sleazy French hotel. The boy grows into thievery and becomes a gentlemen jewel thief, but in a series of incredible events, he turns to become a private investigator.
Contents:
The Lone Wolf
The False Faces
Alias the Lone Wolf
Red Masquerade: Being the Story of the Lone Wolf's Daughter
The Lone Wolf Returns

Louis Joseph Vance (1879-1933) was an American novelist, screenwriter and film producer. He created the popular character Michael Lanyard, a criminal-turned-detective known as The Lone Wolf. He wrote short stories and verse after 1901, then composed many popular novels. His character Michael Lanyard, known as The Lone Wolf, was featured in 24 films and also appeared in radio and television series.