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Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone

Considered by many to be the first true detective novel, 'The Moonstone' tells the story of a cursed diamond and the various parties who are determined to possess it, no matter the cost. With a large and diverse cast of characters, and a plot that twists and turns in unexpected ways, this book is a must-read for fans of classic mystery. Like 'The Case of the Troubled Trustee', 'The Moonstone' features a complex and multi-layered plot, as well as a keen eye for the details of human nature.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy general to investigate a blackmail case, but soon finds himself embroiled in a much larger and more dangerous conspiracy. With its snappy dialogue, gritty realism, and moral ambiguity, 'The Big Sleep' is a classic of the hard-boiled detective genre. Like 'The Case of the Troubled Trustee', this book features a complex and multi-layered plot, as well as a strong central protagonist who must navigate a world of danger and deception.

Dashiell Hammett

The Thin Man

Retired detective Nick Charles and his socialite wife Nora become embroiled in a murder investigation when they are invited to a dinner party by an old friend. With its witty banter, glamorous setting, and intricate plot, 'The Thin Man' is a classic of the detective genre. Like 'The Case of the Troubled Trustee', this book features a complex and multi-layered plot, as well as a strong central protagonist who must use their wits and cunning to solve the case.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles

When a country gentleman is threatened by a legendary hound that is said to be haunting the moors around his estate, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson are called in to investigate. With its atmospheric setting, intricate plot, and memorable characters, 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' is one of the most famous and enduring mysteries of all time. Like 'The Case of the Troubled Trustee', this book features a complex and multi-layered plot, as well as a strong central protagonist who must use their powers of observation and deduction to solve the case.

Dashiell Hammett

The Maltese Falcon

Private detective Sam Spade is hired by the mysterious Brigid O'Shaughnessy to find her missing sister, but soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a group of criminals who are all searching for a valuable statue known as the Maltese Falcon. With its snappy dialogue, gritty realism, and moral ambiguity, 'The Maltese Falcon' is a classic of the hard-boiled detective genre. Like 'The Case of the Troubled Trustee', this book features a complex and multi-layered plot, as well as a strong central protagonist who must navigate a world of danger and deception.

Agatha Christie

Murder on the Orient Express

When a wealthy businessman is found murdered on the luxurious Orient Express, detective Hercule Poirot must use all of his considerable skills to solve the case before the train reaches its destination. With its intricate plot, diverse cast of characters, and clever twists and turns, 'Murder on the Orient Express' is one of Agatha Christie's most famous and enduring mysteries. Like 'The Case of the Troubled Trustee', this book features a complex and multi-layered plot, as well as a strong central protagonist who must use their powers of observation and deduction to solve the case.

Daphne du Maurier

Rebecca

A young woman marries a wealthy widower and moves into his estate, only to find herself haunted by the memory of his first wife, Rebecca. As she struggles to find her place in her new home and in her new marriage, she begins to uncover secrets about Rebecca's past that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. With its atmospheric setting, intricate plot, and memorable characters, 'Rebecca' is a classic of the gothic mystery genre. Like 'The Case of the Troubled Trustee', this book features a complex and multi-layered plot, as well as a strong central protagonist who must navigate a world of danger and deception.

John le Carré

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

When aging British agent Alec Leamas is sent on one final mission to East Germany, he finds himself caught up in a web of espionage, deceit, and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything he has worked for. With its gritty realism, moral ambiguity, and intricate plot, 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' is a classic of the spy thriller genre. Like 'The Case of the Troubled Trustee', this book features a complex and multi-layered plot, as well as a strong central protagonist who must navigate a world of danger and deception.

Alex Michaelides

The Silent Patient

When Alicia Berenson, a talented painter and the wife of a famous fashion photographer, shoots her husband five times and then never speaks another word, the case becomes a national sensation. Six years later, psychotherapist Theo Faber is determined to uncover the truth about Alicia's silence and takes a job at the secure psychiatric facility where she is being held. But as he delves deeper into her past, he begins to realize that nothing is as it seems. With its twisting plot, psychological intrigue, and unreliable narrators, 'The Silent Patient' is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

A.J. Finn

The Woman in the Window

Anna Fox is a recluse who spends her days drinking wine, watching old movies, and spying on her neighbors. But when she witnesses something shocking in the house across the street, her world begins to unravel. With its unreliable narrator, psychological intrigue, and twisting plot, 'The Woman in the Window' is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Like 'The Case of the Troubled Trustee', this book features a complex and multi-layered plot, as well as a strong central protagonist who must navigate a world of danger and deception.