American war photographer Luke Johnson just wants a quiet drink in his neighborhood bar in Paris, but when his friend Giselle stumbles in with a priceless stolen painting, his peaceful sojourn in the City of Light is over. Suddenly a French Count, black market thugs, Interpol, and the Paris Sanitation Department all want a piece of him. It's lucky Luke has a sense of humor. The French Art of Stealing is a giddy joyride through the back alleys of Paris, an insider's guide to the charms and complexities of French society, and a comic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.