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A fun, well-written true crime read that will fascinate anyone with a soft spot for art, heists, and unsolved mysteries - just don’t expect a tidy ending or the ultimate answer to who did it.
The Gardner Heist by Ulrich Boser is a nonfiction book that delves into the story of one of the largest unsolved art thefts in history. Set in 1990 at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, the book narrates how two men disguised as police officers stole 13 paintings and various artifacts, leaving behind a mystery that remains unsolved to this day. Through a mix of historical background on Boston, the museum, and the enigmatic Isabella Gardner herself, along with interviews with shady characters and art theft history, Boser weaves a compelling narrative that captivates readers interested in the world of art crime.
February 2009•272 pages
