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The American tycoon is thrown into a world of intrigue, espionage and murder.

The plot thickens as a kidnapping occurs, in this concluding excursion into a world of Edwardian espionage. Stars John Sessions.

Murder mystery by Arnold Bennett, adapted in two parts by Chris Harrald. 

Having bought Europe's most exclusive hotel, American tycoon Theodore Racksole is thrown in to a world of intrigue, espionage and murder. 

Theodore Racksole ...... John Sessions
Nella Racksole ...... Matti Houghton
Aribert ...... Joe Kloska
Jules ...... Richard Katz
Miss Spencer ...... Fenella Woolgar
Felix Babylon ...... Stephen Greif
Prince Eugen ...... Stephen Critchlow
Reginald Dimmock ...... Gunnar Cauthery
Hazell ...... Jonathan Tafler
Miss Ferguson ...... Jill Cardo
Tomkins ...... Inam Mirza
Emperor ...... Malcolm Tierney
Sampson Levi ...... Chris Pavlo.

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Murder mystery by Arnold Bennett, adapted in two parts by Chris Harrald

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