DUPED! The Gardner Museum Art Theft

Tuesday, January 236:30—7:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Bob Ainsworth, a retired corporate finance executive and author of Duped: a Harry Bartlett Mystery will discuss his book and the unsolved 1990 art theft at Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The theft involved two individuals posing as Boston police officers who stole 13 works of art, valued at $500 million, which remain missing.

Ainsworth's book offers a semi-fictional narrative of the theft, incorporating details of the actual event, the suspects, and the journey of the stolen paintings. Although several suspects have been identified over the years, no arrests have been made.

Ainsworth will also share personal experiences related to the crime during the discussion. His insights are anticipated to provide more understanding of this significant art theft. The event aims to provide a deeper understanding of this real-life mystery, presented through a semi-fictional narrative.

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