The Woman Who Stole Vermeer - by Anthony M Amore (Paperback)

The extraordinary life and crimes of heiress-turned-revolutionary Rose Dugdale, who in 1974 became the only woman to pull off a major art heist.

This book provides an engrossing character study of one of the 20th century's oddest criminals, offering a meticulous account of her impassioned British upbringing and eventual radical lifestyle.

Readers will be enthralled by the many worlds Dugdale seemed to inhabit, as well as her transformation from a privileged English debutante into a committed radical and fighter for the liberation of Northern Ireland from British rule.

With effective context provided for Dugdale's radical actions, this book offers an examination of the significance of Vermeer's art that bolsters the sophistication of her crimes.

Absorbing and captivating, The Woman Who Stole Vermeer is a must-read for fans of true crime and art history alike.