
A tense courtroom scene opens the tale, where a well‑dressed businessman is called to defend the reputation of a missing clerk. As lawyers spar over alibis and character, the arrival of two striking sisters, Helen and Barbara McIntyre, steals the audience’s attention. Their polished demeanor and the presence of a family doctor hint at connections far beyond the ordinary case at hand.
The sisters’ sudden appearance sets off a chain of questions about a mysterious “red seal” tied to the vanished John Sylvester. As the prosecutor pushes for a postponement, the twins seem to hold secrets that could upend the trial and expose hidden motives among the city’s elite. Listeners are drawn into a web of deceit, social intrigue, and a looming investigation that promises to reveal more than just a simple courtroom dispute.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (323K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Release date
1999-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1881–1935
A prolific early 20th-century mystery and adventure writer, she turned out popular detective stories, thrillers, and children’s books for a wide audience. Her work includes the long-running Janice Day school stories as well as mysteries such as The Red Seal and The Official Chaperon.
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