The Quiet Outlaw

Set in New York City, 1934. Julian Vance is known as a brilliant and discreet antiquities consultant. But behind the tailored suits and polished reputation lies a secret: Julian is one of the greatest thieves the world has never caught. From the halls of the Louvre to forgotten tombs beneath the sands, Julian has stolen some of history's greatest treasures—not for money, but to possess and protect the pieces of the past he fears the world will lose. Hidden inside a private vault above New York City, his collection belongs to him alone. Then he meets Evelyn Reed, a sharp and compassionate librarian who believes history belongs to everyone. As their lives become increasingly intertwined, Julian finds himself confronting a possibility more frightening than being caught: allowing someone to truly know him. Set against the snow-covered streets and hardships of 1930s New York, The Quiet Outlaw is a historical crime romance about obsession, secrecy, redemption, and a man who spent his life stealing priceless treasures—only to discover that the one thing of true value could never be locked inside a vault.