The Sacred Art of Stealing by Christopher Brookmyre

The Sacred Art of Stealing

Angelique de Xavia #2

Christopher Brookmyre

410 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

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The Sacred Art of Stealing by Christopher Brookmyre is a witty and clever page-turner that will delight fans of satire, heist novels, and clever wordplay, offering a unique blend of humor, mystery, and Scottish charm that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

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A robbery in Scotland might not seem like an unusual background for a crime novel--until it's put into the hands of one of the U.K.'s leading satirists, Christopher Brookmyre. Now available for the first time in the U.S., The Sacred Art of Stealin...

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based on 289 reviews

Moods

funny: 81%

mysterious: 72%

adventurous: 45%

dark: 36%

tense: 36%

emotional: 18%

challenging: 9%

lighthearted: 9%

sad: 9%


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