Title | : | The Benson Murder Case (Unabridged) |
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Author | : | S.S. Van Dine |
Release | : | 2025-01-24 |
Kind | : | audiobook |
Genre | : | Classics |
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1 | The Benson Murder Case (Unabridged) | S.S. Van Dine |
The Benson Murder Case By S.S. Van Dine First published in 1926, The Benson Murder Case relates the murder of a wily womanizer found shot dead in his home, and behind locked doors. Amateur Detective Philo Vance makes his first appearance in this work and assists the New York District Attorney in tracking down the murderer. Vance would go on to feature in a dozen novels by Van Dine throughout the 1920s and 30s. Introductory Chapter 1. Philo Vance at Home Chapter 2. At the Scene of the Crime Chapter 3. A Lady's Hand-bag Chapter 4. The Housekeeper's Story Chapter 5. Gathering Information Chapter 6. Vance Offers an Opinion Chapter 7. Reports and an Interview Chapter 8. Vance Accepts a Challenge Chapter 9. The Height of the Murderer Chapter 10. Eliminating a Secret Chapter 11. A Motive and a Threat Chapter 12. The Owner of a Colt-.45 Chapter 13. The Grey Cadillac Chapter 14. Links in the Chain Chapter 15. "Pfyfe--Personal" Chapter 16. Admissions and Suppressions Chapter 17. The Forged Check Chapter 18. A Confession Chapter 19. Vance Cross-examines Chapter 20. A Lady Explains Chapter 21. Sartorial Revelations Chapter 22. Vance Outlines a Theory Chapter 23. Checking an Alibi Chapter 24. The Arrest Chapter 25. Vance Explains His Methods |