Lord Lister No. 0126: Het politieraadsel

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76187

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Lord Lister No. 0126: Het politieraadsel

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Set in the mysterious Bartram-Haugh castle, this adventure follows detective Raffles as he investigates the secluded life of the enigmatic Monsieur La Rougière. Blending gothic atmosphere with clever wit, the story explores themes of justice, disguise, and the clash between old-world chivalry and modern crime, culminating in a daring rescue of a political conspiracy.

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Set in the atmospheric Bartram-Haugh castle in Derbyshire, known locally as 'The Haunted Hole,' this narrative unfolds around the mysterious Monsieur La Rougière, a Frenchman who purchased the estate after the death of its last Derbyshire heir. La Rougière lives in strict isolation with a mute servant and a governess, Mademoiselle Rochefort, who is effectively imprisoned within the castle walls along with her daughter, Charlotte. The household is guarded by aggressive bloodhounds, fueling local rumors of ghosts and supernatural occurrences. The story introduces Raffles, a master of disguise and detective, and his companion Charly. While investigating the castle's secrets, Raffles demonstrates his prowess by taming the castle's fierce Ulmer dog, sparking a deeper inquiry. He deduces that La Rougière is not merely eccentric but the leader of a nihilist conspiracy. To expose the group, Raffles orchestrates a complex plan involving Inspector Baxter of Scotland Yard and his assistant, 'The Flea.' Raffles writes a fake newspaper article about a bomb attack in Serbia, implicating the nihilists and drawing Baxter to Derbyshire. Upon arrival, Baxter and 'The Flea' find the castle empty, having been tricked by Raffles, who has already captured La Rougière and his associates in the castle's underground tunnels. Raffles stages a scene where the nihilists are arrested, further frustrating Baxter by anonymously donating the reward money to a police fund. The story concludes with Raffles and Charly returning to London, leaving Baxter vowing revenge while the public praises the unknown hero, Raffles, who remains a legend in the detective world. The narrative explores themes of isolation, the danger of nihilism, and the cleverness of the detective who operates outside official channels.

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