Lord Lister No. 0319: Het komplot tegen Judenitsch

"Lord Lister No. 0319: Het komplot tegen Judenitsch" by Kurt Matull et al. is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Russian Civil War and follows the character John Raffles, who is disguised as Count Finsbury. Aided by his companions Charly Brand and James Henderson, Raffles becomes entangled in a dangerous struggle between the Red and White factions as they attempt to navigate this treacherous landscape while also seeking a kidnapped young woman. At the start of the narrative, the trio is traveling through a snowy plain, facing the harsh elements of winter and the looming conflict in Russia. Raffles and his friends are motivated by the need to rescue Ilja Sicorsky, the fiancée of their friend, who has been captured by a White officer. As they navigate their way through hostile territories and avoid detection, they encounter a patrol of White soldiers, leading to a tense standoff where their allegiances come into question. The opening establishes a thrilling atmosphere filled with danger and deception, setting the stage for the characters' evolving missions amidst the chaos of war.

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