The Trevor case

"The Trevor Case" by Natalie Sumner Lincoln is a murder mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mysterious death of Mrs. Hélène de Beaupré Trevor, the wife of the Attorney General, who is found dead in a safe, prompting an investigation filled with intrigue and dark secrets. The characters include the Attorney General, his daughter Beatrice, and various figures from their social circle, all of whom are drawn into the unfolding mystery. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a burglar who stealthily breaks into the Trevor household, only to discover something horrifying—Mrs. Trevor's lifeless body crumpled inside the safe. The narrative quickly transitions to the chaos that ensues once the body is discovered, particularly focusing on the emotional turmoil of the Attorney General and his daughter. The atmosphere is thick with tension as detectives arrive, revealing early leads that suggest foul play rather than mere accident. The opening chapters establish a complex web of relationships and motives that set the stage for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mrs. Trevor’s tragic demise.

The Trevor case, by Natalie Sumner Lincoln. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #69004.