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Title: Trent's Last Case
Note: Other titles (American): The Woman in Black.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trent%27s_Last_Case_(novel)
Credits: Stuart E. Thiel and David Widger
Summary: "Trent's Last Case" by E. C. Bentley is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the murder of Sigsbee Manderson, a powerful financier, which sends shockwaves through the financial markets and ignites intrigue among those connected to him. The narrative introduces several key characters, including Philip Trent, an artist and amateur detective, who is drawn into the case as he investigates the circumstances surrounding Manderson's death. At the start of the novel, the scene is set with the overwhelming impact of Manderson's murder on both his personal circle and the broader financial community. We learn that he was a man of immense wealth and few true friends, described as a "Colossus" of finance. Within the opening chapters, we see the immediate aftermath of the murder with various characters reacting, including Sir James Molloy, the editor of the "Record", who enlists Trent's help. The chapters delve into details surrounding Manderson's life, his strained marriage to Mrs. Manderson, and the peculiar circumstances leading to his death, setting the stage for an intricate investigation steeped in social dynamics and hidden motives. As Trent arrives at the scene and begins to piece together the puzzle, elements of class, power, and the darkness of human relationships begin to unfold, promising a compelling mystery ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Bentley, E. C. (Edmund Clerihew), 1875-1956
EBook No.: 2568
Published: Mar 1, 2001
Downloads: 363
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Trent, Philip (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Trent's Last Case
Note: Other titles (American): The Woman in Black.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trent%27s_Last_Case_(novel)
Credits: Stuart E. Thiel and David Widger
Summary: "Trent's Last Case" by E. C. Bentley is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the murder of Sigsbee Manderson, a powerful financier, which sends shockwaves through the financial markets and ignites intrigue among those connected to him. The narrative introduces several key characters, including Philip Trent, an artist and amateur detective, who is drawn into the case as he investigates the circumstances surrounding Manderson's death. At the start of the novel, the scene is set with the overwhelming impact of Manderson's murder on both his personal circle and the broader financial community. We learn that he was a man of immense wealth and few true friends, described as a "Colossus" of finance. Within the opening chapters, we see the immediate aftermath of the murder with various characters reacting, including Sir James Molloy, the editor of the "Record", who enlists Trent's help. The chapters delve into details surrounding Manderson's life, his strained marriage to Mrs. Manderson, and the peculiar circumstances leading to his death, setting the stage for an intricate investigation steeped in social dynamics and hidden motives. As Trent arrives at the scene and begins to piece together the puzzle, elements of class, power, and the darkness of human relationships begin to unfold, promising a compelling mystery ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Bentley, E. C. (Edmund Clerihew), 1875-1956
EBook No.: 2568
Published: Mar 1, 2001
Downloads: 363
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Trent, Philip (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.