The romance part was a lot of fun for me to read. Those types of stories are usually not what I enjoy, but combined with a heist & the whimsical tale it worked
The parrot of a young Jewish refugee constantly rattles off numbers in German. There’s much speculation about the numbers, and than a murder happeneds
I truly enjoyed Ms. Mantel’s writing, it is sharp, distinct and lively. The portrayal of the characters is excellent and they all come to life in her hands