Lord Lister No. 0117: De museumdiefstal by Theo von Blankensee and Kurt Matull
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"Lord Lister No. 0117: De museumdiefstal" by Theo von Blankensee and Kurt Matull is a fictional detective novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Lord Edward Lister, also known as John C. Raffles, and his secretary Charly Brand, who face financial difficulties and contemplate a scheme to restore their fortune while navigating through a world of crime and intrigue. The opening of the novel introduces us to
the financial troubles of Lord Lister and Charly, which serves as a catalyst for their adventure. As they discuss their empty coffers, Lord Lister remains optimistic, hinting at an impending plan to resolve their monetary issues. The narrative is enriched by Lord Lister's recounting of past cases and exploits, revealing his dual life as a gentleman thief and a detective. His flamboyant personality and keen intellect set the stage for a blend of elegance and cunning, foreshadowing the challenges they will face as they become embroiled in the criminal underworld of Amsterdam. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blankensee, Theo von, 1881-1928 |
|---|---|
| Author | Matull, Kurt, 1872-1920 |
| Title | Lord Lister No. 0117: De museumdiefstal |
| Original Publication | Amsterdam: Roman- Boek- en Kunsthandel, 1910, pubdate 1923. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Dime novels -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72785 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 298 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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