The Benson Murder Case A Philo Vance Story By Van Dine S S Fair S.s. van dine was the pen name of willard huntington wright (1888 1939), an american art critic and novelist. he was an important figure in avant garde cultural circles in pre wwi new york, and he created the immensely popular fictional detective philo vance, a sleuth and aesthete who first appeared in books in the 1920s, then in movies and on the radio. S.s. van dine. 3.46. 1,443 ratings232 reviews. the benson murder case is the first novel in the philo vance series of mystery novels by s. s. van dine, which became a best seller. genres mystery fiction crime classics mystery thriller new york detective. more. 251 pages, paperback. first published august 4, 1926. book details & editions.
The Benson Murder Case A Philo Vance Story By Van Dineо S. s. van dine is the pseudonym used by american art critic willard huntington wright when writing his detective novels. wright was an important figure in pre world war i new york, as he wrote the immensely popular fictional detective novels starring philo vance, the sleuth who first appeared in books in the 1920s, and later in films and on the. Librivox recording of the benson murder case a philo vance story by s. s. van dine. read in english by kirsten wever the benson murder case – a philo vance story is the first of a series of twelve popular mysteries set in new york during the jazz age. s. s. van dine is the nom de plume of prominent art critic, and member of new york’s avant garde, w. h. wright. S. s. van dine (1888 1939) the benson murder case – a philo vance story is the first of a series of twelve popular mysteries set in new york during the jazz age. s. s. van dine is the nom de plume of prominent art critic, and member of new york’s avant garde, w. h. wright. he rapidly became one of the country’s best selling authors and. But of course it's vance who pinpoints the murderer. and then generously lets others take the credit! the benson case first appeared in 1926. but philo vance's philosophy of detection is surprisingly relevant today, when so many people behind bars have been proven innocent of the crimes they were locked up for.
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