The End of a Book World Mystery: A Suspect in Manuscript Thefts to Plead Guilty January 6, 2023 • This was a thriller of a story. This guy terrorized the publishing world for years, by social engineering his way to getting unreleased manuscripts. Filippo Bernardini was arrested by the F.B.I. last year. He is expected to enter his plea on Friday, ending a yearslong saga that captivated the industry.