The Red Seal

"The Red Seal" by Natalie Sumner Lincoln is an early 20th-century mystery where a bank cashier's death during a house-breaking sets off a chain of puzzling events. The story starts in a police court when James Turnbull dies strangely, disguised as a burglar, during a trial involving a man named John Smith. Helen and Barbara McIntyre, twin sisters from a rich family, find themselves caught in the middle of the mystery, especially after Helen watches the courtroom drama unfold. Turnbull's sudden death raises questions about why he was disguised and what secrets he was hiding. This creates a tense atmosphere filled with love, lies, and social pressures, as everyone tries to figure out the truth behind Turnbull's actions and the events leading to his death.