BoTW: The Thief Lord

Cornelia Funke is a German author with an impressive resume of outstanding young adult fantasy, including Inkheart, Indeath, and Igraine the Brave. The Thief Lord is one of her lesser known books about a gang of orphan thieves living in Venice, Italy. You need to read the book to find out who the "thief lord" turns out to be, a mystery highlighted by the beautiful Italian setting and air of intrigue and adventure.