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Agatha Christie

The Seven Dials Mystery

If you enjoyed the clever and witty writing style of E.C. Bentley's Philip Trent series, you'll love this standalone mystery by Agatha Christie. The Seven Dials Mystery is a classic country house murder mystery with a complex plot and a cast of eccentric characters, all tied together by a cryptic crossword puzzle.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

Fans of E.C. Bentley's historical mysteries will appreciate Josephine Tey's The Daughter of Time, which features detective Alan Grant solving a centuries-old cold case. Grant becomes fascinated by the mystery of Richard III and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, and he uses his skills as a detective to uncover the truth.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Gaudy Night

If you enjoyed the intellectual challenges and witty banter in the Philip Trent series, you'll love Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers. This mystery novel is set at an Oxford women's college and features Harriet Vane, a mystery writer and former student, who returns to the college to investigate a series of poison pen letters and other disturbing pranks.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Clouds of Witness

For readers who enjoyed the courtroom drama and legal intrigue in E.C. Bentley's Trent's Last Case, Dorothy L. Sayers' Clouds of Witness is a must-read. This mystery novel features Lord Peter Wimsey, a aristocratic detective, who investigates the murder of his brother's valet and the subsequent trial of his brother for the crime.

Agatha Christie

The Hollow

If you liked the country house setting and the diverse cast of characters in E.C. Bentley's Philip Trent series, you'll enjoy Agatha Christie's The Hollow. This mystery novel takes place at a weekend party at a country estate, and features a cast of guests who all have something to hide. When one of the guests is murdered, it's up to detective Hercule Poirot to solve the case.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Strong Poison

For readers who enjoyed the combination of romance and mystery in the Philip Trent series, Dorothy L. Sayers' Strong Poison is a great choice. This mystery novel features Harriet Vane, a mystery writer and former suspect in a murder trial, who falls in love with detective Lord Peter Wimsey while he investigates the case.

Dorothy L. Sayers

The Nine Tailors

If you liked the historical and cultural detail in E.C. Bentley's Philip Trent series, you'll appreciate Dorothy L. Sayers' The Nine Tailors. This mystery novel is set in the English countryside and features Lord Peter Wimsey investigating a series of murders that are linked to the local church and its history of bell-ringing.

Agatha Christie

The Secret of Chimneys

For readers who enjoyed the political intrigue and international espionage in E.C. Bentley's Philip Trent series, Agatha Christie's The Secret of Chimneys is a great choice. This mystery novel features a young diplomat who becomes embroiled in a complex plot involving a missing treasure, a royal family, and a group of spies.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Unnatural Death

If you liked the medical and scientific detail in E.C. Bentley's Philip Trent series, you'll appreciate Dorothy L. Sayers' Unnatural Death. This mystery novel features Lord Peter Wimsey investigating a series of suspicious deaths that all appear to be natural causes, but are they really?

Dorothy L. Sayers

Murder Must Advertise

For readers who enjoyed the satire and social commentary in E.C. Bentley's Philip Trent series, Dorothy L. Sayers' Murder Must Advertise is a must-read. This mystery novel is set in an advertising agency and features a complex plot involving corporate espionage, drug trafficking, and murder.

Agatha Christie

Death on the Nile

If you liked the exotic locations and diverse cast of characters in E.C. Bentley's Philip Trent series, you'll enjoy Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. This mystery novel takes place on a luxury cruise ship on the Nile River and features detective Hercule Poirot investigating a murder that takes place among a group of wealthy and eccentric passengers.