Lord Lister No. 0044: Het briljanten halssnoer van Flora Palmerston

In the smoky cafés of late‑victorian London, a cryptic newspaper ad catches the eye of two unlikely partners: the seasoned but enigmatic John Raffles and his eager associate Charly Brand. The notice promises a peril‑filled assignment for an “energetic, handy” soul, hinting at a lucrative reward without mentioning any money at all. Intrigued by the promise of a daring job, the duo follows the trail to a secluded villa on Kings Road, where the eccentric Lord Orvis – a notorious aristocrat with a dark family legacy – is rumored to be guarding a priceless treasure: Flora Palmerston’s brilliant diamond necklace.

As Raffles and Charly step into the manor’s foreboding corridors, they quickly realise the commission is far more than a simple retrieval. Hidden motives, treacherous servants, and the looming threat of danger push the pair into a tense game of wits. The first act sets a tense, atmospheric stage for a thriller that weaves together intrigue, modest humour, and the timeless allure of London’s underbelly.