Written as a lighthearted reaction against the "infallible" detective archetype popularized by Sherlock Holmes, the novel presents a more human, fallible protagonist. Plot Summary
The story begins with the death of , a ruthless American multimillionaire and "Napoleon of Finance," found shot at his English country estate, White Gables. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Trent's Last Case
( El último caso de Philip Trent ), published in 1913 by E.C. Bentley, is widely considered the first "modern" mystery and a foundational work for the Golden Age of Detective Fiction .