Lion #32

Detective Brett Marlowe investigates the theft of a priceless jewel called the Idol's Eye, stolen from a riverside castle, with his chauffeur Rusty at his side. When a chance encounter with a gypsy and a broken window sets events in motion at a local café, Marlowe finds himself unraveling a mystery that's far more complex than a simple accident. In this 1952 tale by John Fordice, the famous detective must piece together the riddle before the real culprits—including the villain Gummy Mike—slip away with their prize.

A collection of remarkable real-world endurance stunts that captured public attention across the centuries, from George Kettering's four-hour balancing act in 1821 London to more modern feats like Joe Harrison's marathon chair-rocking championship in 1937. These tales celebrate the strange and determined things people have attempted to win wagers, set records, or simply earn their moment in the spotlight—each one drawing crowds and leaving observers astonished at human persistence.