Lord Lister No. 0033: De Alarmkreet

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76761

Title

Lord Lister No. 0033: De Alarmkreet

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nl

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In Victorian London, the sensationalist tabloid 'De Alarmkreet' falsely accuses the wealthy John C. Raffles of being a degenerate playboy. Raffles, a gentleman thief who uses his skills to protect the innocent, decides to expose the paper's corruption and the blackmailing journalists behind it. With the help of his secretary, Charly Brand, and a clever ruse involving a fake detective, Raffles turns the tables on his enemies, proving that true justice often lies in the hands of the accused.

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In 'Lord Lister No. 0033: De Alarmkreet,' a tale of justice and deception unfolds in London under the watchful eye of the notorious Lord Edward Lister, alias John C. Raffles. The story begins with the publication of 'De Alarmkreet,' a scandalous tabloid claiming to champion truth while secretly blackmailing the wealthy. The paper publishes a defamatory article accusing Raffles of being a gambler and womanizer. Raffles, a man of high standing and secret virtue, reads the slander and decides to investigate. He discovers that the paper's elusive editors, Mr. Röttger and Mr. Kroyzer, are extorting money from the rich, including a distressed fur merchant named Thomas Spancer. Raffles enlists the help of his secretary, Charly Brand, who is secretly a talented writer. They track down the paper's office, where they encounter a mysterious young employee who refuses to reveal the editors' whereabouts. The plot thickens when Inspector Baxter of Scotland Yard becomes involved; he is being blackmailed by the editors, who claim to possess compromising letters from Raffles. Baxter's own secretary, Marholm, discovers the truth and contacts Raffles. Marholm reveals that the editors are trying to frame Raffles to cover up their own crimes. Raffles, posing as a detective named Marholm, tricks the editors into believing he is working with the police. He then reveals his true identity to Baxter, exposing the blackmail scheme. The climax occurs when Raffles and Baxter confront the editors at the home of Lord Melbourne, whom they falsely accused of murdering his stepmother. Raffles reveals that he was actually impersonating Lord Melbourne to catch the blackmailers in the act. The editors are arrested, and the truth about their corruption is brought to light. The story concludes with the final issue of 'De Alarmkreet,' which admits its wrongdoing and ceases publication. Raffles is celebrated as a hero who used his talents to fight against injustice and protect the innocent, proving that even the most corrupt institutions can be defeated by wit and integrity.

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