Matull, Kurt 1872-1920 creator Blankensee, Theo von 1881-1928 Hageman, Felix (Leonard Felix) 1877-1966 text utu 2022 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lord Lister No. 0388: Een nieuwe Strijd" by Matull, Blankensee, and Hageman is a fictional work set in a somewhat modern period, possibly the early 20th century. The story follows John Raffles, known as the Gentleman-Intruder, who is embroiled in a violent feud with his arch-nemesis, Irwin Stanley, the leader of a notorious criminal syndicate called the Society of the Golden Key. This tale explores themes of honor, retribution, and the moral complexity of its characters as they navigate a dangerous game. At the start of the narrative, Raffles and his younger companion, Charly Brand, are racing through the night in a car. Raffles is gravely injured, hinting at past confrontations with Stanley who has tortured him for secrets. The tone is filled with tension as accusations and past grievances shape their dialogue. Raffles is depicted as a fierce but ethical character, determined to confront Stanley according to the rules of honor rather than resorting to cowardice. This opening sets the stage for imminent conflict and reflects the complexities of the characters' past interactions, foreshadowing a climactic confrontation that intertwines their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-04-23 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. Originally published: Netherlands: Roman- Boek- en Kunsthandel, 1910 Detective and mystery stories -- Periodicals Dime novels -- Periodicals PT Netherlands: Roman- Boek- en Kunsthandel, 1910 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67911 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67911 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134552.0 67911