The Art Thief

A true-crime biography that details the astonishing life of Stéphane Breitwieser, one of the most prolific and unique art thieves in history. Unlike typical criminals who steal for financial gain, Breitwieser was a true connoisseur who hid billions of dollars worth of masterworks in his mother's attic purely to admire them in secret.

Operating across Europe for nearly eight years alongside his devoted girlfriend, he used sheer audacity and a simple Swiss Army knife to lift treasures from museums in broad daylight. Finkel expertly explores the psychology of obsession, the aesthetics of beauty, and the delicate line between passion and madness, delivering a fast-paced narrative that reads like a thriller while offering a fascinating look into a mind consumed by art.