The Complete Philip Trent Mysteries. Illustrated

The Complete Philip Trent Mysteries brings together, for the first time in one illustrated edition, all the celebrated adventures of E. C. Bentley’s groundbreaking detective, Philip Trent. Including the classic Trent’s Last Case (1913), the long-awaited sequel Trent’s Own Case (1936, co-written with H. Warner Allen), and the superb collection of short stories Trent Intervenes (1938), this volume offers the definitive portrait of one of the most original figures in Golden Age detective fiction.

Bentley revolutionized the genre with Trent’s Last Case, a novel that challenged the conventions of the infallible detective by presenting a sleuth who was witty, charming, and, above all, human. Philip Trent’s intelligence, humor, and occasional fallibility made him a character unlike any other, and the book earned praise from critics and writers such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers.

In Trent’s Own Case, co-authored with noted writer and wine expert H. Warner Allen, Trent once again finds himself entangled in a web of crime, intrigue, and personal dilemmas, proving that detection is not simply about logic, but also about character and morality.

The stories in Trent Intervenes showcase Bentley’s talent for crafting clever, compact mysteries filled with wit, irony, and keen social observation. Each tale demonstrates Trent’s unique balance of deduction, empathy, and humor, capturing the essence of classic detective storytelling.

This complete collection stands as a cornerstone of crime fiction history—witty, elegant, and endlessly engaging. For fans of the detective genre, it is both an indispensable volume and a fascinating rediscovery of a sleuth who helped redefine mystery literature.
Contents:
-Trent's Last Case
-Trent’s Own Case
-Trent Intervenes