The Sexton Blake Library #208: The Case of the Cultured Pearls

The Case of the Cultured Pearls This Sexton Blake Library issue (No. 213) features "The Case of the Cultured Pearls," a complete detective story pitting the famous detective against his recurring nemesis George Marsden Plummer, ex-Scotland Yard sergeant now living destitute on Thursday Island under the assumed name George Gale. Rosa Hamilton, missionary's daughter, seeks Plummer's help investigating Napang Island, owned by her fiancé Clifford Van Housden, whose letters ceased mysteriously. Upon visiting, she found the grounds heavily guarded by armed Malays and dogs, with the chief overseer Hans Paulig claiming Van Housden is in New York. Rosa suspects either kidnapping or murder motivated by Van Housden's valuable pearl beds. Plummer, seeing potential criminal advantage, considers investigating. The catalog also lists February releases including "The Studio Mystery," "The Feud Beyond the Law" (Kentucky setting), "The Case of the Twisted Trail" featuring detective Elspeth Drell, "Sexton Blake in Silesia," and "The Case of the Rajah's Son" featuring Gunga Dass.