
A humorously overstated detective steps into his cluttered office, dressed in a long green coat festooned with half‑dozen mysterious symbols, a fake beard perched on his chin, and an arsenal of spectacles that could hide any identity. He juggles secret code‑filled telegrams, a literal kilogram of cocaine and a ladle, all while his nervous private secretary flutters in with alarming news. The opening sets a playful tone, mixing dead‑pan absurdity with the classic whodunit mood, inviting listeners to enjoy a parody that winks at every detective trope.
When the young assistant bursts in, he reports a baffling theft: the Württemberg prince has vanished, a crime so sensational it could tip the balance of entire nations. The great sleuth, now swapping his green coat for a pink domino and a blue lace‑trimmed one, launches into rapid, over‑the‑top deductions, promising a chase through secret messages and high‑stakes intrigue. The story promises witty wordplay, eccentric characters, and a delightfully tangled mystery that keeps the audience guessing—without revealing how—or whether—the case will ever be solved.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (162K characters)
Release date
2026-08-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1869–1944
Best known for turning small-town life, politics, and everyday vanity into sharp, warm comedy, this Canadian humorist was one of the most widely read comic writers in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century.
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