Lord Lister No. 0032: De blauwe dood

An episodic crime-adventure follows a resourceful gentleman thief and his loyal secretary as they return to London and are drawn into a new intrigue when a celebrated portrait of a stage actress provokes widespread fascination. The thief, who mixes daring guile with a personal code of honor, warns a friend against the dangers of alluring appearances; social calls, a challenged duel, and investigative maneuvers ensue. Each installment presents a self-contained episode that combines clever disguises, covert operations, and moral ambiguity while interrogating the costs of beauty, reputation, and the risks that accompany high-society fascination.