Release date is 2021-10-30

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"Lord Lister No. 0006: De dubbelganger van den bankdirecteur" by Kurt Matull et al. is a crime fiction novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lord Lister, a compassionate gentleman known as 'the people's friend,' who finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy involving a troubled marriage, hidden family jewels, and a notorious thief named John Raffles. The narrative captures Lister's desire to help a distressed woman, Lady Daisy Montgomery, while navigating the treacherous world of deceit and burglary. The plot unfolds as Lord Lister discovers Lady Daisy's plight, entangled in a difficult marriage to the unscrupulous Lord Montgomery. The narrative reveals the extent of her suffering and the manipulations of her husband, which lead to the theft of precious family jewels. As Lister and Raffles intersect, the story weaves through dark scenarios of criminal plans, social commentaries, and the ultimate unveiling of the true villain, creating a gripping experience filled with suspense, moral dilemmas, and intricate relationships. Ultimately, the characters navigate their motivations for wealth, freedom, and the quest for justice throughout this complex tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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