Trent's Last Case
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark of the classic detective fiction genre, Trent's Last Case chronicles the investigation of Philip Trent, an amateur sleuth and artist, into the mysterious murder of American financier Sigsbee Manderson, whose body is discovered on the grounds of his English country estate. Published in 1913, E. C. Bentley's celebrated novel upended the conventions of the genre by presenting a detective who is fallible, romantically vulnerable, and ultimately wrong in his conclusions — a revolutionary departure from the infallible heroes of earlier crime fiction. The narrative unfolds with a witty, ironic tone that balances genuine suspense with sharp social observation, skewering the world of high finance and Edwardian society along the way. Bentley masterfully illustrates how the pursuit of truth is rarely straightforward, weaving a plot of surprising complexity and emotional depth that keeps the reader perpetually off-balance. Widely regarded as one of the most influential mystery novels ever written, it remains a cornerstone of the Golden Age of detective fiction and an essential read for any devotee of the genre.
Author: E. C. Bentley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1913, Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark of the classic detective fiction genre, Trent's Last Case chronicles the investigation of Philip Trent, an amateur sleuth and artist, into the mysterious murder of American financier Sigsbee Manderson, whose body is discovered on the grounds of his English country estate. Published in 1913, E. C. Bentley's celebrated novel upended the conventions of the genre by presenting a detective who is fallible, romantically vulnerable, and ultimately wrong in his conclusions — a revolutionary departure from the infallible heroes of earlier crime fiction. The narrative unfolds with a witty, ironic tone that balances genuine suspense with sharp social observation, skewering the world of high finance and Edwardian society along the way. Bentley masterfully illustrates how the pursuit of truth is rarely straightforward, weaving a plot of surprising complexity and emotional depth that keeps the reader perpetually off-balance. Widely regarded as one of the most influential mystery novels ever written, it remains a cornerstone of the Golden Age of detective fiction and an essential read for any devotee of the genre.