Prosper and Bo are runaway orphans in Venice trying to escape from the aunt who wants to adopt Bo, but send Prosper away to a boarding school. They are hiding out in a closed movie theater with other orphans when the Thief Lord, a slightly older boy who has provided their hideout, gets a clandestine offer to steal something for hire for a local count. Meanwhile, a detective is on their trail after being hired by the aunt to find the brothers. When the children attempt the robbery the tale turns into a mystery and adventure as they try to find out what the count really wanted with the item. The book is steeped in the allure and mystique of Venice as the children travel the canals and lagoons and explore well-known parts of the city. The audiobook is ably narrated by Simon Jones. The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke. Listening Library, 2002.
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