The Box With Broken Seals is a mystery novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story follows the life of a wealthy and influential man named Jasper Trenowden who is found dead in his study. The police are baffled by the case, as there seems to be no apparent motive for the murder.Enter the protagonist of the story, a young lawyer named Francis Ledsam, who is hired by Trenowden's family to investigate the murder. As Ledsam delves deeper into the case, he realizes that there are many secrets hidden in Trenowden's past, and that the murder is not as straightforward as it seems.The plot thickens as Ledsam uncovers a mysterious box with broken seals that Trenowden had hidden away. The box contains incriminating evidence that could reveal the true motive behind the murder. However, Ledsam must navigate a web of deceit and danger as he races against time to solve the case before the killer strikes again.With its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and suspenseful twists and turns, The Box With Broken Seals is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.""Nothing! Get into your car and drive home. Keep out of sight and hearing for a time. You are no particular ornament nor any use to any country, but remember that everything you have done, you have done when the country of your birth was in trouble and the country of your adoption was at peace. The situation is altered. The country of which you are a naturalised citizen is now at war. You had better remember it, and decide for yourself where your duty lies.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
