The Benson murder case: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Benson murder case is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Van Dine, S. S. (1888–1939).

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"The Benson murder case" by S. S. Van Dine is a mystery novel published in 1926. When a New York man-about-town is found dead under mysterious circumstances, amateur detective Philo Vance offers his psychological insights to assist District Attorney Markham's investigation. Using careful observation and deduction, Vance reconstructs the crime and determines specific physical characteristics of the killer. He methodically examines the victim's business associates and romantic connections, working to break through alibis and uncover the truth behind this locked-room mystery.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Benson murder case
• Author credits: Van Dine, S. S. (1888–1939)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Detective and mystery stories
• Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
• Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
• Private investigators -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction
• Stockbrokers -- Fiction
• Vance, Philo (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

Gutenberg collections

• Category: American Literature
• Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
• Category: Novels

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