First published 1992
Victoria Bliss stands in Munich's National Museum holding an unexpected gift: one flawless rose and an airline ticket to Sweden. She recognizes the sender immediately. A sophisticated jewel thief has summoned her once again to observe his latest spectacular crime. This elegant criminal has made Victoria his unwilling audience before, drawing her into his elaborate schemes with cryptic invitations and impossible heists. Now he wants her presence for another audacious theft. Victoria faces a familiar dilemma. She could ignore the ticket and stay safely away from whatever outrageous plan he has devised. Or she could follow his trail to Sweden and witness another of his remarkable crimes unfold. The thief's charm and the mystery of his next target pull at her curiosity. Victoria must decide whether to become complicit in his world of beautiful deceptions and stolen treasures, knowing that each encounter draws her deeper into his dangerous game.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, reluctant-hero, unwilling-accomplice
Setting: Munich, Sweden
Period: 20th-century
272 pages · Paperback · St Martins Pr