Release date is 2022-04-30

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"Lord Lister No. 0384: Het Diamanten Halssnoer" by Matull, Blankensee, and Hageman is a fictional work, likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around the life of Countess Eleonora Mac Dougall, who navigates high society in London while hosting lavish soirées. As tensions mount with her jewels involved, particularly a diamond necklace of significant value, themes of deception and intrigue begin to surface. The opening of the story introduces Countess Eleonora in her grand residence near Kensington Gardens, detailing her independent lifestyle following her husband's death. During one of her soirées, she is approached by a jeweler, Paul Orlow, who reveals the alarming truth that the diamonds in her prized necklace have been replaced with fakes. This shocking revelation leaves her in disbelief and leads to a series of dramatic events, including the entrance of John Raffles, a notorious gentleman thief, who claims responsibility for the deception. The gravity of her situation deepens as she seeks to reclaim her valuable possessions, setting the stage for a compelling tale of wealth, betrayal, and the chase that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: Netherlands: Roman- Boek- en Kunsthandel, 1910