{"title":"S. S. Van Dine","description":"\u003cp\u003eS. S. Van Dine is a distinguished name in the world of crime and thriller literature, renowned for his intellectual approach to the detective genre. This collection features Van Dine's captivating works, where each title is a masterclass in weaving intricate plots and delivering thrilling denouements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps best known for \u003cem\u003eThe Bishop Murder Case\u003c\/em\u003e, Van Dine's novels are set in the sophisticated world of early 20th-century New York, and they are anchored by the brilliant protagonist, Philo Vance. Vance, a suave and erudite sleuth, embodies the archetype of the gentleman detective, using his wit and keen observation skills to unravel the mysteries presented to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese novels are celebrated not only for their brain-teasing puzzles but also for their richly drawn characters and immersive atmosphere. S. S. Van Dine's ability to craft suspenseful narratives makes his work an essential read for enthusiasts of the crime and thriller genres. Dive into this collection to experience the blend of mystery, intellect, and a touch of elegance in storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bishop-murder-case-by-s-s-van-dine-9781782279983","title":"The Bishop Murder Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Cock Robin is found dead with an arrow through his chest, New York's DA calls in amateur detective and professional flaneur Philo Vance to solve the case. Vance quickly establishes the reference in the staging of the murder to a nursery rhyme line, a pattern that is soon borne out by a succession of stranger and even more perverse murders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter each murder, the perpetrator sends a note to the press, signed simply 'The Bishop.' Vance must move quickly to stop the Bishop's tyrannous and bloody campaign of death raging through the upper echelons of New York society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of Jazz Age Manhattan with a distinctive and erudite detective, \u003cem\u003eThe Bishop Murder Case\u003c\/em\u003e is considered one of the great classic detective stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552464654572,"sku":"9781782279983","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15500453482822.jpg?v=1750046686"},{"product_id":"the-benson-murder-case-by-ss-van-dine-9781839641572","title":"The Benson Murder Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CRIME CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library of classic crime and mystery thrillers. Each stunning unabridged edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first best-selling title in S.S. Van Dine's series of Philo Vance detective mysteries, \u003ci\u003eThe Benson Murder Case\u003c\/i\u003e (1926), was inspired by the real-life unsolved murder of Joseph Bowne Elwell (1873-1920) in which the victim was shot from within his locked house. Intellectual dandy and amateur sleuth Vance, a man of unusual culture and brilliance, finds the case of murdered playboy stockbroker Alvin Benson fascinating, the missing toupee and false teeth being especially curious. Vance kindly comes to the aid of his friend District Attorney Markham and sets about tracking down the killer using his cerebral powers of deduction in contrast to the short-sighted methods of the police.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA specially commissioned biography of the author and a glossary of Victorian and Literary terms make this new edition essential for all classic crime fans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e S.S. Van Dine was the crime-novel pseudonym of Willard Huntington Wright (1888-1939), an American journalist, critic, and novelist. He wrote scathing book reviews as literary editor for the Los Angeles Times and would later publish unconventional and avant-garde work by the likes of D.H. Lawrence, Joseph Conrad, and Ezra Pound for the magazine The Smart Set. Yet it was as a writer of detective fiction that he found financial success. His series of novels featuring amateur sleuth and art lover Philo Vance, the first of which was \u003ci\u003eThe Benson Murder Case\u003c\/i\u003e (1926), were so popular that they also led to movies and radio, and prevented Wright from ever returning to the less lucrative writing of which he would have been more proud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardback Deluxe edition, foiled and embossed, with gilded edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854049071340,"sku":"9781839641572","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27400543482842.jpg?v=1759232689"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/s-s-van-dine.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}