E. C. Bentley Livres

When fed up and thoroughly peeved Chuny causes the train to crash, little does she know that her rage has sparked off a staggering chain of events involving an amnesiac who, in his quest to find a wanted criminal in order to resolve a case of mistaken identity, meets the formidable General de la Costa, learns a great deal about diamonds and becomes embroiled in an extraordinary affair involving the Bishop of Glasminster's mitre. This classic 'shocker' was written at the suggestion of Bentley's friend, John Buchan.

Twelve stories from the celebrated author of one of the most famous mystery classics ever written, Trent's Last Case.

Written in reaction to what Bentley perceived as the sterility and artificiality of the detective fiction of his day, Trent's Last Case 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.

The second novel from the celebrated author of one of the most famous mystery classics ever written, Trent's Last Case.

Edmund Clerihew Bentley published a volume of nonsense verse consisting of a series of four-liners designed to poke fun at distinguished personalities. Illustrated by Bentley's lifelong friend, eminent critic and author G K Chesterton, they were known as 'clerihews' and became as popular as the limerick form. In Complete Clerihews the entire collection is presented, with original illustrations. The assortment of over 100 participants Karl Marx, Jane Austen, Mussolini, Henry VIII, Noel Coward, Tennyson, Dante, Leonardo Da Vinci, Dorothy Sayers, Aeschylus, Keats, President Roosevelt, Cleopatra and Lewis Carroll.

Conflict arises at Moon Valley Ranch as Carl Schwartz confronts Bud Morgan over a shared pig. Carl, fueled by emotion, declares his intent to kill the pig, claiming ownership. Bud, relaxed after a long day, bets against Carl, asserting his own stake in the animal. The humorous exchange reveals their camaraderie and the absurdity of their situation, with Bud insisting he has trained the pig well and will not tolerate any harm coming to it. The dialogue captures the playful tension between the two characters and their differing perspectives on ownership and responsibility.

Classic crime and detective stories from the early 1900s are becoming rare and costly. This collection aims to make these elusive works accessible again by republishing them in high-quality, modern editions while preserving the original text and artwork.