Lord Lister No. 0030: De Directeur der Koloniale Vereeniging

Two acquaintances, John Raffles and Charly Brand, investigate a brazen colonial land prospectus that promises effortless wealth in West Africa. They travel to Brussels to confront the association's polished director, who peddles barren territory with flattering rhetoric and logistical assurances. The plot follows their scrutiny and maneuvering as they navigate salesmanship, travel arrangements, and the mechanics of speculative colonial schemes. By combining adventure with sharp observation, the story exposes naive get-rich-quick expectations and the commercial exploitation underlying colonial promotions.