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This book contains S. S. Van Dineâs 1926 mystery novel, \"The Benson Murder Case\". When a baffling murder case piques the interest of New York dilettante Philo Vance, he offers his assistance to the police, and his friend - District Attorney Markham. After reconstructing the crime, Vance is able to determine the murdererâs height and, together with Markham, sets of to investigate the victim's love interests and business associates. A thrilling and masterful mystery novel, \"The Benson Murder Case\" will appeal to lovers of detective and mystery fiction, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Van Dineâs work. The chapters of this book include: âPhilo Vance at homeâ, âAt The Scene of the Crimeâ, âA Ladyâs Handbagâ, âThe Housekeeperâs Storyâ, âGathering Informationâ, âVance Offers an Interviewâ, âVance Accepts a Challengeâ, âThe Height of the Murdererâ, etcetera. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author. |