Summary

Chapter Twenty-Five of The Art Thief portrays Stéphane's escalating obsession with art theft and the detrimental impact it has on his relationship with Anne-Catherine. The chapter delves into the intensity of Stéphane's criminal activities and the deteriorating condition of the stolen art, shedding light on the emotional toll his actions take on both him and Anne-Catherine.

After a brief period of refraining from stealing, Stéphane quickly returns to his criminal ways in Switzerland. His stealing spree intensifies, and he brings home numerous stolen items, lying to Anne-Catherine about their origins. The once meticulous scrapbook they maintained, chronicling their thefts, is now neglected, revealing the shift in Stéphane's focus from preserving their criminal exploits to his relentless pursuit of more art. Stéphane achieves a personal record by stealing ten items in a single trip. The compulsion to steal seems...