Case Files

Archive Case Files

The Old Ledger Press publishes historical mysteries built around secrets preserved in archives, charters, and forgotten records.

Each investigation begins with a document — a seal, a ledger entry, or a damaged register — discovered within the quiet archives of history.

The following case files represent investigations drawn from historical records across Europe.

The Strasbourg Seal

Location: Strasbourg, Alsace
Archive: Municipal records and sealed documents

A sealed document discovered within the Strasbourg archives reveals evidence of a conspiracy powerful men would prefer to keep buried.

The Broken Register

Location: Strasbourg, Alsace
Archive: Parish records

A damaged parish register exposes a hidden truth that threatens reputations and fortunes within the borderlands of Europe.

The Abercorn Charter

Location: Abercorn, Scotland
Archive: Parish and legal records

A forgotten charter discovered within a parish archive threatens to reveal secrets tied to land, inheritance, and power.

Mortcloth Money

Location: Abercorn, Scotland
Archive: Parish financial ledgers

An investigation into parish mortcloth accounts reveals evidence of hidden payments and buried motives.