E. C. Bentley
E. C. Bentley, full name Edmund Clerihew Bentley (1875–1956), was a British writer known primarily for his detective fiction. He is best remembered for introducing the 'clerihew,' a whimsical, four-line biographical poem, and for his novel 'Trent's Last Case' (1913), which is considered one of the early and most influential works in the genre of detective fiction, contributing to the development of the whodunit.
Books
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1. Trent's Last Case
In this classic detective novel, the story follows the intelligent and resourceful amateur sleuth, Philip Trent, as he investigates the puzzling murder of a wealthy financier. Initially deemed an open-and-shut case, Trent delves deeper, uncovering a complex web of deceit, love, and betrayal. His sharp wit and keen observation lead him through a series of twists and turns, but his final conclusion is dramatically mistaken. In a surprising twist, Trent falls in love, which ultimately leads to a profound personal transformation and the unexpected resolution of the case, challenging the very nature of detective work and the fallibility of logical deduction.
