The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson is a true crime book that uncovers a bizarre case of art theft. The story revolves around the theft of rare bird feathers from the Natural History Museum in Tring, England. The thief, Edwin Rist, was a talented flautist and fly-tier who stole the feathers to fuel his obsession with Victorian salmon fly-tying. This captivating book delves into the world of fly-fishing, natural history, and the lengths people will go to possess rare and valuable items.
