Lord Lister No. 0333: De liefde van een bokser

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Gutenberg ID

76765

Title

Lord Lister No. 0333: De liefde van een bokser

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nl

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In London's rain-swept streets, retired boxing champion Black Jimmy Stanley trains the next generation while Lord William Aberdeen and his secretary, Charly Brand, investigate a dangerous plot involving a young boxer, Joe Mascott, and a wealthy suitor. A tale of romance, class struggle, and redemption.

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In the rain-swept streets of London, Lord William Aberdeen, the aristocratic alias of the gentleman-thief John Raffles, and his secretary Charly Brand seek shelter from a downpour at the gym of retired boxing champion Black Jimmy Stanley. Inside, they witness Stanley training his pupils, including the talented but troubled Joe Mascott. Joe is deeply in love with Daisy Chairman, the daughter of a merchant indebted to the ruthless banker Arthur Pinkerton. Pinkerton intends to force Daisy into marriage to settle his debts, threatening Joe's future and happiness. Raffles, observing the tension between the young boxer and his wealthy patron, intervenes. After Joe wins a grueling match against the formidable Jim Stanley, Raffles confronts Pinkerton. Revealing that Pinkerton ordered an assault on Joe by a man named Malony, Raffles blackmails Pinkerton into selling his debt claims against Chairman. With the financial threat removed, Joe and Daisy are free to pursue their happiness, while Raffles ensures justice is served for the young boxer. The story highlights themes of class disparity, the corrupting influence of money on relationships, and the moral code of the gentleman-thief who uses his cunning to protect the vulnerable. Through Raffles' actions, the narrative underscores the idea that true nobility lies in defending the innocent against the powerful, even if it requires unconventional means. The resolution brings relief to the Chairman family and sets Joe on a path to becoming a champion, symbolizing hope and redemption in a world often dominated by greed and despair.

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