Lord Lister No. 0122: De wedrennen van York

Lord Lister wakes in his tranquil London villa, the morning light filtering through the garden while a vague summons pulls him away from his comforts. He summons his loyal secretary, Charly Brand, and reveals a terse newspaper clipping about a “giant swindle” surrounding the upcoming York horse race. Intrigued by the whispered conspiracy that channels huge bets into a single hidden hand, Lister decides that the only way to untangle the plot is to travel to the racetrack himself, bringing Charly along for his keen eye and indispensable connections.

As the pair set out for York, the city’s famed course looms as a stage for corruption, with rival bookmakers, secretive jockeys, and a shadowy betting syndicate manipulating the outcome of the race. Lister’s reputation as a gentleman thief promises a clever, low‑key investigation, while his meticulous planning hints at hidden traps and unexpected allies. Listeners are invited to join the journey from the polished drawing‑room to the bustling stands, where every whisper and wager could expose the heart of the deceit.