Trent's Last Case (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161483321)

Trent's Last Case is a classic detective novel written by E. C. Bentley. The story follows Philip Trent, a young and ambitious journalist who is tasked with investigating the murder of a wealthy businessman, Sigsbee Manderson. As Trent delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal that leads him to suspect everyone around him, including Manderson's beautiful and mysterious widow.As the investigation progresses, Trent finds himself drawn to the widow, despite his suspicions about her involvement in the crime. But as the truth about Manderson's death is revealed, Trent is forced to confront his own biases and preconceptions, and to question whether justice can truly be served in a world where the rich and powerful always seem to get away with murder.Written in the tradition of classic British detective fiction, Trent's Last Case is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of class, power, and morality. With its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and surprising twists and turns, it is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone who loves a good mystery.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.

Author: E. C. Bentley
ISBN-10: 1161483322
ISBN-13: 9781161483321
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 170
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d