Ep 3. Book of hours

In White Collar season 1 episode 3, "Book of Hours," FBI Special Agent Peter Burke and his team discover that a centuries-old book has been stolen from the New York Public Library. This book contains special codes that can be used to create counterfeit currency, and it's feared that the thief has already begun producing fake money.

Peter enlists the help of his former partner-in-crime, Neal Caffrey, who is an expert in art and historical artifacts. Neal recognizes the book as a Book of Hours, a medieval prayer book that was once owned by the Medici family in Italy. He explains that the codes in the book were used by the Medici to create their own currency, giving them significant economic power in Renaissance Europe.

Despite Neal's expertise, the FBI struggles to find any leads in the case. However, Peter and Neal soon discover that the thief is using a secret code to communicate with an unknown accomplice. They come up with a plan to intercept the thief's messages and lure him into a trap.

Meanwhile, Neal is dealing with his own personal issues. His girlfriend, Kate, is in trouble and he's afraid that she may be in danger. He confides in his friend and fellow criminal, Mozzie, who encourages him to take action and help Kate.

As the FBI's investigation progresses, they discover that the thief is a woman named Abigail, who is part of a larger criminal organization. Peter and Neal work together to capture Abigail and recover the stolen Book of Hours. The episode ends with Neal realizing that his relationship with Kate may be in jeopardy, and he's left wondering what his next move should be.

Overall, "Book of Hours" is an intriguing and suspenseful episode that explores themes of historical artifacts, counterfeit currency, and personal relationships. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing Peter and Neal work together to solve yet another case, and the episode sets the stage for more exciting developments in future episodes.