description: Trent's Last Case is a classic detective novel written by E.C. Bentley. The story follows the investigation of a murder case by a journalist named Philip Trent, who is hired by an influential businessman to solve the mystery of his wife's sudden death. As Trent delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of deceit and betrayal, leading him to uncover the true culprit. The novel is known for its intricate plot, clever twists, and well-developed characters. It is considered a landmark in the genre of detective fiction and has been adapted into various films and television series. Overall, Trent's Last Case is a gripping and entertaining read for fans of mystery and suspense.Identified by Dorothy L. Sayers as the first modern mystery novel. Author E.C. Bentley was primarily a newspaperman.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.
language: English
title: Trent's Last Case
titlecomplete: Trent's Last Case
characters: Philip Trent, Calvin Bunner, Martin (Trent's Last Case), Mabel Manderson, Nathaniel Burton Cupples, John Marlowe, Inspector Murch
genres: Fiction, Mystery, British Literature, Detective, Golden Age Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Classics, 20th Century, Crime, Audiobook
ratings_count: 3725
places: England, United Kingdom
series: Philip Trent
publisher: Kessinger Publishing