Breitwieser's passion for art, bordering on addiction, becomes the driving force of his life. He meticulously plans and executes each heist, not for financial gain, but for the sheer joy of possessing these treasures.

Anne-Catherine Kleinklaus, Breitwieser's girlfriend, plays a pivotal role in his heists. While initially hesitant, she becomes increasingly entangled in his web of deceit, driven by a love that blinds her to the consequences of their actions.

The book raises thought-provoking questions about the ownership of art. Breitwieser saw himself as a custodian of art, preserving it from what he perceived as the sterile environment of museums.