“Of all the criminal cases in which Philo Vance participated as unofficial investigator, the most sinister, the most bizarre, the seemingly most incomprehensible, and certainly the most terrifying was the one that followed the famous Greene murders.”
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Work
The Bishop Murder Case
In this mystery novel, the protagonist investigates a series of murders involving a bishop, delving into the complexities of the religious and social setting of the time. more
Author
S. S. Van Dine
S. S. Van Dine, whose real name was William Stephen Van Dine, was an American writer, critic, and editor. His career spanned various fields including literature, theater, and film. Known for his detective novels, Van Dine is considered one of the pioneers of the Golden Age of detective fiction. more
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