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Chapter 1
In February 1997, Stéphane Breitwieser and his girlfriend, Anne-Catherine Kleinklaus, visit the Rubens House in Antwerp, Belgium, setting the stage for a meticulously planned theft. They blend in with other tourists, enjoying the art around them while Breitwieser sizes up security measures and plans his heist. The couple stands out not for their appearance—Anne-Catherine is chicly dressed, while Breitwieser wears a stylish but slightly oversized overcoat—but for their focus on what they really desire:…-
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A Note on the Reporting
In the section titled "A Note on the Reporting" from The Art Thief, the author recounts their extensive journey into the life of Stéphane Breitwieser, one of the most prolific art thieves in modern history. This journey began in 2012 when the author first reached out to Breitwieser with a simple letter asking for an interview. At the time, Breitwieser had distanced himself from media engagements, particularly with American journalists, and had not spoken publicly for several years. The author was left in…-
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A Note About the Author
Author Michael Finkel is widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to nonfiction writing, with his work delving deep into human nature, survival, and morality. He is perhaps best known for his bestselling books The Stranger in the Woods and True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, the latter of which was adapted into a major motion picture in 2015. These works, along with his extensive contributions to leading publications, solidify Finkel as a master of both investigative journalism and narrative…-
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