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Trent's Last Case

De: E C. Bentley
Narrado por: Simon Vance
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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 when the real murderer tells Trent just how wrong his conclusions were. An inspiration to writers like Agatha Christie and G.K. Chesterton, Trent's Last Case is a classic of the mystery genre.

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Simon Vance excels here at what he does best: portraying through accent, pace, and intonation the traditional British social outlook. Fans of the classic detective story will delight in a novel that's wonderfully rooted in pre-WWI Britain - and probably could not have been written or published in any other time or place. With its vintage race and gender attitudes and its bland and unquestioning assumptions about class, merit, and social standing, that milieu is as interesting, or more so, as the murder case that sends Trent into retirement. Perfectly articulated by Vance - whose mimicry of the female voice is not, alas, its finest feature - this novel from the old school is a curiosity, a connoisseur's piece, and an afternoon's worth of listening pleasure.

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"The prototype of the modern detective novel." (The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature)

Surprising Plot Twists • Clever Mystery • Excellent Narration • Historical Significance • Reliable Reader
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This 1913 book was said to be Dorothy L. Sayers' favorite mystery; indeed, she wrote the foreword to this edition and calls it "a tale of unusual brilliance and charm." Agatha Christie called it "one of the best detective stories ever written." Supposedly written following a bet with Bentley's friend G.K. Chesterton, the story is a subtle send-up of the "infallible sleuth" of the day.

It features Philip Trent, an all-too-human detective who not only falls in love with the chief suspect but reaches a brilliant conclusion that is totally wrong. Some may say that they saw the final twist coming, but I would not believe them.

The story is great fun, and Simon Vance's narration is perfect. Highly recommended.

Sayers and Christie weren’t wrong

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This is a read/listen that will keep one interested and intrigued till the last when a broad smile crosses one’s face!

Totally delighted

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It’s a really early example of a modern mystery novel, and man, it’s creative. Well written, really well written. Story moves fast, characters are diverse and well articulated, the plot pays off. The ending is elegant, barring one very outrageous racist song being sung by the main character. It’s terrible. If you are triggered by racism then don’t read it. If you can view the racist song objectively and would like to see an example of just how good a mystery can be then read it. The song is extremely vulgar. You have been warned.

Wonderful, barring one particularly racist portion.

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Love the twists and not what I was expecting! Definitely different from the usual detective stories and so so enjoyable!

Delightful!!

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I was unsure what to expect with this, and was pleasantly surprised. My only complaint about this was that the plot too so many detours that I kept losing interest. If I had been reading this book I would have either skipped chapters or not finished it. Due to the delightful narration I kept listening with only mild annoyance. I will be looking for more works by this author and especially more works by the narrator.

Good story as long as you don't mind delays

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I loved this so much I listened to it Twice! And knowing the ending made it even more clever on the 2nd go around, lol. Hope you enjoy this as well ;)

Loved this Classic Mystery !

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As Dorothy Sayers’ favorite mystery, this is indeed a great story with surprise ending. Well done performance and writing.

Sublime

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

No. It is rather forgettable as it is.

Would you recommend Trent's Last Case to your friends? Why or why not?

Maybe.

Which scene was your favorite?

Can't remember a single one! However, I do remember lots of scenes from The Watch That Ends The Night: Voices from the Titanic.

Did Trent's Last Case inspire you to do anything?

To be more selective in my ordering, perhaps paying more for some of my Audiobooks than in the past.

Any additional comments?

When this book was finished I remember thinking, well that was okay. Apparently it takes more than loving to hear Simon Vance's narration for something to stick in my memory.

Bought for Simon Vance narration

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This is a rare treat indeed to find a true mystery in the lofty style of the early mystery writers. Everything well formed and tightly written, but still charmingly engaging. So few of these are in our reading universe. Highly recommend.

What a treat!

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I worry that other books in this genre will be a disappointment. Engrossing and my three more words of .

Why have I waited so long to read this classic.

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