Trent's Last Case

"Trent's Last Case," a pioneering detective novel, features the first use of fingerprinting as a crime-solving tool and involves the investigation of the death of an unpopular millionaire. As Inspector Trent delves into the case, a series of twists, red herrings, and an unexpected final revelation keep readers engaged. Originally intended as a parody of the detective genre, the novel has since been celebrated as a classic in detective literature.