E. C. Bentley Quotes

A collection of quotes by E. C. Bentley.

E. C. Bentley (1875-1956) was an English author and journalist, best known for his detective novel "Trent's Last Case" published in 1913. He began his career as a journalist, writing for various newspapers including The Daily News and The Outlook. Bentley was also a prolific essayist, humorist and poet. His detective novel, featuring the amateur detective Philip Trent, was highly acclaimed for its intricate plot and witty narrative style. Though Trent's Last Case was his most famous work, Bentley continued to write detective fiction along with other genres, leaving behind a valuable contribution to early 20th-century crime fiction.