Lord Lister No. 0394: Het einde van Irwin Stanley

A daring aviator cuts through the sky above a bustling New York, his sleek, silver machine moving at a speed that still impresses even seasoned engineers. From the soaring heights he watches the patchwork of factories, smokestacks and seaside resorts, while the electric trains glitter below like ribbons of light. As the aircraft eases its pace, he searches the coastline for a safe place to land, drawn toward a quiet farm nestled between a winding road and a vast, open meadow.

The descent turns the modern marvel into something almost organic, the plane spiraling down like a giant dragonfly before touching the soft grass. The countryside, still hushed from winter, offers a stark contrast to the city’s frantic pace, hinting at secrets hidden among the barns and grazing cattle. This opening chapter sets the tone for a high‑octane adventure where technology, mystery, and the allure of the unknown intertwine.