Lord Lister No. 0005: De zwarte man in het slaapvertrek

A glittering soirée unfolds in the lavish ballroom of the Von Hartstein villa, where aristocrats and fashionable society glide across the polished floor to the strains of a gypsy ensemble. The night takes an unexpected turn when the host’s young hostess, Adelheid, discovers that her priceless diamond‑and‑ruby necklace has vanished, prompting an uneasy hush among the revelers. Servants scour the room, but the glittering jewel leaves no trace, and whispers of suspicion begin to ripple through the glittering crowd.

Into this tense atmosphere steps Lord Brigham, a striking figure with jet‑black hair, dark eyes, and an air of quiet authority. Though a guest of the banker, his reputation as a keen investigator precedes him, and he offers a calm reassurance that the missing heirloom will be recovered. His measured words and observant gaze hint at a mind already piecing together the puzzle.

As the music resumes and the dancers return to their steps, a masked presence lingers in the shadows of a private boudoir, suggesting that the theft may be only the first clue of a deeper mystery. Listeners are invited to follow Lord Brigham’s methodical pursuit of truth amid intrigue, elegance, and concealed motives.