Trent's Last Case

by E. C. Bentley Narrated by Simon Vance

Overview

Considered by many to be the first modern mystery novel, Trent's Last Case introduces the gentleman sleuth Philip Trent, a freelance reporter and investigator. Trent becomes involved in the case of the murder of millionaire American financier Sigsbee Manderson, slain while on holiday in England. During the course of his investigation, Trent falls in love with one of the primary suspects. And while he collects evidence and becomes convinced that he has cracked the case, he turns out to be well off the mark.

Editorial Reviews

Encyclopedia Mysteriosa

Bentley's 1912 mystery masterpiece, Trent's Last Case, which introduced Philip Trent, a fallible, human detective with reconizable emotions, was astounding for its time and still stands up well today.

Dorothy L. Sayers

It is the one detective story of the present century which I am certain will go down to posterity as a classic. It is a masterpiece.”

G. K. Chesterton

The finest detective story of modern times.”

New York Times

One of the seminal novels of the mystery genre.”

Agatha Christie

One of the three best detective stories ever written.”

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170898169
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	05/25/2009
Edition description:	Unabridged

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