The Goldsmith and the Master Thief

Author  Tonke Dragt Illustrated by  Tonke Dragt Translated by  Laura Watkinson
The Goldsmith and the Master Thief

The first English translation of a classic adventure involving two very different twins by the celebrated author of The Letter for the King

Laurenzo and Jiacomo are identical twins, as alike as two drops of water. No one can tell them apart (which comes in very handy for playing tricks on their teachers). And no one can split them up.

But when tragedy strikes their carefree young lives, they must make their own way in the world. As each brother chooses his own path - hardworking Laurenzo to make beautiful objects from gold and silver, and fearless Jiacomo to travel, explore and become an unlikely thief - it is the start of a series of incredible escapades that will test them…