Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
When Wall Street tycoon Alvin Benson is found shot in his luxurious New York townhouse, the crime scene offers more questions than answers. Was it a robbery gone wrong, a crime of passion, or a coldly calculated execution? Into this puzzle steps Philo Vance, the aristocratic amateur sleuth with a razor-sharp intellect, a disdain for convention, and a flair for unraveling the darkest motives. Set in 1920s Manhattan, The Benson Murder Case introduces readers to one of the most distinctive detectives of the Golden Age of Mystery Fiction. Alongside District Attorney Markham and Sergeant Heath, Vance dissects alibis, untangles lies, and exposes the sinister secrets of New York’s glittering high society.Packed with the elegance of a classic whodunit, the cerebral challenge of a locked-room mystery, and the atmosphere of vintage crime thrillers, this novel will delight fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Ellery Queen. Both a pioneering American detective novel and the start of a landmark series, it’s a must-read for collectors of Golden Age mysteries and lovers of intellectual crime fiction. Discover the novel that launched the unforgettable career of Philo Vance-the most cultured, infuriating, and brilliant detective of his era.
