Whitney St John Cambro -

The real Marbury Codex arrived at the National Museum of Ireland on a Tuesday. They catalogued it as “Donor Anonymous.” And Whitney St. John-Cambro poured herself a glass of Sancerre, opened her laptop, and began planning her next auction.

Whit—lovely to see the old name still doing work. The Marbury Codex. I know who really owns it. Hint: it’s not O’Flaherty. Meet me Friday, or I start making calls. whitney st john cambro

Whitney stood up. “You belong in here, Gerald.” The real Marbury Codex arrived at the National

Whitney read it twice, then placed it in the steam from her espresso machine until the ink blurred into a Rorschach of threat. Whit—lovely to see the old name still doing work

Albrecht opened his briefcase. Inside were photographs: O’Flaherty leaving the Düsseldorf collection. A bill of sale. A sworn statement from Viktor Szász.

Whitney St. John-Cambro had never intended to become a legend in the world of antiquities. She had intended, rather, to become very, very rich.

“Collects things.”