This book explores the life of the "Arab Arsène Lupin," Hafiz Najib, the most famous con artist in modern Egyptian history. George Tannous recounts Najib's adventures in an engaging style, showing how he used his genius to impersonate pashas and princes, exposing society's vulnerability to appearances in the early 20th century. Blending true crime with witty anecdotes, it offers a unique historical document on the psychology of deception and the art of the con.