The Burglars' Club: A Romance in Twelve Chronicles

A discreet brotherhood of former officers, sportsmen and bachelors has turned its restless energy toward a most unusual pastime: organized burglary. Each member must prove his worth with a daring town raid, and every two years the club reconvenes to settle its dues through a new, cleverly planned caper. The story unfolds in twelve self‑contained chronicles, each centered on a different object, secret, or eccentric figure, offering a fresh puzzle with every episode.

The opening tale follows Sir John Carder, a respectable Manchester merchant whose empire has collapsed under mounting debts. Alone in his dimly lit office, he contemplates a grim final act when an unexpected visitor from the Burglars’ Club steps through the door, offering a tantalizing alternative to ruin. Their uneasy conversation hints at a world where genteel society and shadowy theft intersect, setting the stage for intrigue and moral ambiguity.

Narrated with a dry Victorian wit and enriched by period details, the series blends romance, humor, and the thrill of the heist. Listeners are drawn into a genteel underworld where honor is measured not by titles but by the elegance of a perfectly executed burglary.