A review by k_lee_reads_it
The Benson Murder Case, by S.S. Van Dine
4.0
It is about 1925 in New York City. The district attorney finds himself faced with the murder of a prominant man, Alvin Benson. The detective in charge and the DA determine the murderer is a woman, but Philo Vance, the DA's friend suggests making that arrest is a mistake. Vance then leads them through a chase from possible suspect to possible suspect..
There appears to be a love hate relationship with Philo Vance.. I am not a connoisseur of mysteries, but I have read quite few and find myself in the love camp, although the long explanations and similarities to Lord Peter Wimsey got old.. This dip into American golden age mysteries has been fun for me.
There appears to be a love hate relationship with Philo Vance.. I am not a connoisseur of mysteries, but I have read quite few and find myself in the love camp, although the long explanations and similarities to Lord Peter Wimsey got old.. This dip into American golden age mysteries has been fun for me.