The Riddle of the Frozen Flame

In the bustling corridors of Scotland Yard, Superintendent Mr. Narkom is at his wits' end. Three small banks in Hendon have been hit in as many days, their vaults emptied of gold while notes and bonds remain untouched. The thief—if there is one—has vanished without a trace, leaving the force bewildered and the city uneasy. Enter Cleek, a sharp‑eyed investigator whose almost uncanny ability to change his appearance makes him both a legend and a perfect foil for the unknown culprit.

Cleek soon returns from a tangled mission at the War Office with a startling clue: a vein of English gold has been unearthed in Belgium, tied to powerful electrical firms. He suspects the robberies are a front for moving that precious metal abroad, a puzzle the detectives dub the “frozen flame.” Together they begin to untangle the web of red tape, intrigue, and shadowy contacts that may hide a mastermind who delights in outwitting the law. The hunt has just begun, and every answer seems to spark a fresh mystery.