- A thief is apprehended amidst a volume dedicated to mixed drinks.
Burglary Blunder in Rome: A Reading Obsession's Costly Mistake
During a break-in in Rome, an Italian man's fondness for literature became his undoing. A 38-year-old trespasser invaded an apartment, immersing himself so deeply in a book that he didn't detect the police entering. He presumably assumed the place was vacant since it was holiday season, but one resident summoned the authorities.
Title: "Divine Hour, Heroic Hangs: The Iliad over Aperitivo"
Upon the police arrival, they encountered the burglar relaxed on the bed in the bedroom, still engrossed in the book. Nearby stoarded a satchel containing designer clothing, presumably marked for theft.
The book under scrutiny was "Gli dei alle sei. L'Iliade all'ora dell'aperitivo" ("Divine Hour, Heroic Hangs: The Iliad over Aperitivo"), a 2021 publication by well-known Italian author, Giovanni Nucci. This book delves into Greek mythology.
Author Laughs at Literary Burglar
Amused by the bibliophile burglar, Nucci, 54, shared his thoughts with daily newspaper "Il Messaggero": "It's a weird yet humane tale." The book has yet to be translated into German.
The burglar's obsession with Greek mythology, as evident in his immersion in "Gli dei alle sei. L'Iliade all'ora dell'aperitivo", led him to overlook the approaching police during the burglary, showcasing an unusual blend of literature and crime.
Environmental investigations linked the stolen satchel to several high-end boutiques in Rome, indicating that the crime could've escalated into a series if not intercepted.
