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What I’m Reading: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Posted on October 23, 2024October 23, 2024Author Jill M SmithPosted in Care Givers, What I'm ReadingLeave a Reply

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel is a welcome change from other novels I’ve been reading. It is narrative non-fiction – a true story written like a novel. I consider it a cross between The Thomas Crown Affair, and Catch Me If You Can. The hard part is deciding if Pierce Brosnan or Leo DiCaprio…

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