E. C. Bentley
E. C. Bentley
1875 – 19566
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E. C. Bentley is the author behind several engaging detective stories. If you enjoy a good mystery, you'll find plenty to sink your teeth into with Bentley's work.
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Crime Mystery Fiction Short Stories Classics
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E. Clerihew Bentley, E.C. Bentley, E C 1875-1956 Bentley, E C Bentley, E. C. (Edmund Clerihew) Bentley, C. E. Bentley, Edmund Clerihew Bentley, Edmund C. Bentley, E c. 1875-1956 Bentley, Edmund Bentley, edmund clerihew bentley, E.Clerihew Bentley, E C Hentley, E C Bently, E. Cherihew Bentley, Edmund Clerihew Bentley Staff, E. C. E. C. Bentley, E.C Bentley, Bentley, E.C. (editor) (Runyon, Damon), e.c. bentleyFeatured Works
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Frequently asked questions
What is E. C. Bentley best known for?
E. C. Bentley is widely recognized for pioneering the modern detective novel with "Trent's Last Case," which subverted many genre conventions of its time. He also popularized the clerihew, a four-line biographical poem, which he invented.
Are there film adaptations of E. C. Bentley's books?
Yes, "Trent's Last Case" has been adapted into a film multiple times, including versions in 1920, 1929, and 1937. These adaptations brought his innovative detective story to wider audiences.
What is the reading order for E. C. Bentley's Trent series?
The primary books featuring his detective Philip Trent are "Trent's Last Case" and "Trent Intervenes." While "Trent's Last Case" is a standalone mystery, "Trent Intervenes" is a collection of short stories that can be read after the first novel.