The Thief of Brindisi
In the years preceding the start of the Second World War, Alberto’s fame within Italy’s underworld as a genius pickpocket was renown. In his hometown of Brindisi, he was regarded as a peer, respected for his skill and proficiency and held in great esteem by both petty criminals and the organised crime lords. It was rumoured that his walls were decorated with the liberated empty wallets and purses from gentlemen and women across Italy’s most popular cities. Of course, Alberto would never draw...