FIRST FRIDAY BOOK CLUB | The Butterfly Thief by Walter Marsh

The Butterfly Thief by Walter Marsh is the story of the most audacious serial heist in the history of Australia’s museums. Hundreds of butterfly specimens disappeared from three Australian natural history museums. In May 1947, the West Ham Magistrate court in London was told British man Colin Wyatt had transported them to his home in England, before the loss was even discovered.  The vulnerability of the museums and the story of the perpetrator is revealed in this fascinating and comprehensively researched book. 

Adelaide based historian/author Walter Marsh’s first book was ‘Young Rupert: The Making of the Murdoch Empire”. 

Join The Friends for an enjoyable morning of lively discussion around the varied opinions provided by the First Friday Book Club followers.

This event will be held on-site at The Johnston Collection. Please see your ticket for details. NOTE: Tickets for this event do not include access to our exhibition-house, Fairhall. Guided tours of the current exhibition can be booked separately.