Lord Lister No. 0117: De museumdiefstal

A modestly wealthy lord and his sharp‑tongued secretary confront a sudden cash shortage, their usually carefree banter tinged with urgency. Lord Edward Lister, ever confident, promises a swift remedy while Charly Brand worries about keeping their household afloat. Their conversation, set in a genteel Amsterdam drawing‑room, reveals a partnership built on wit, loyalty, and a shared taste for calculated risk.

When a priceless piece vanishes from a local museum, the duo sees a chance to solve a “beautiful crime” and restore their depleted coffers. Their investigation weaves through bustling streets, genteel clubs, and shadowed back‑alleys, drawing them into a world of art lovers, crafty thieves, and unexpected allies. The mystery tests Lister’s legendary deductive flair and Charly’s resourcefulness, offering listeners a blend of period charm, clever dialogue, and the timeless thrill of a heist that could change their fortunes.