Peter Bell and his Black Hand gang tangle with evil newspaper tycoon Stark once again, as the latter schemes to steal a priceless royal crown with his two cronies.

Peter is a cheerful -- but not very obedient -- boy from a very ordinary family in pre-war Rotterdam. His many pranks amuse some and cause a lot of trouble to others, even making the front pages of the big city newspapers. His growing popularity brings him many new friends, but also some very powerful enemies.