Pickpockets, Cat Burglars, and Conmen - For Riches or More (Book One) by Lawrence Limehouse

An Irish-born thief of not-inconsiderable skill finds himself betrayed during a job and left to the mercies of the Parisian police. After nearly three years in jail, he finds himself unexpectedly released ahead of schedule with only one goal in mind: revenge. He quickly discovers that there are forces arrayed against him and, surprisingly, a considerable power supporting his efforts. With the assistance of a friendly cab driver, his ex-wife/former partner, and a rotating cast of characters from all across the globe, he throws himself headlong into conflict with the mysterious forces and discovers what really matters along the way.