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Why steal books?
Book theft, especially before release, can be driven by a desire to leak content, create pirated copies, or simply for their resale value. For a high-profile book like Earl Spencer's memoir about Princess Diana, the early access to its contents could be particularly valuable to media outlets or collectors, making it a target for organised theft.
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