Edmund Clerihew Bentley books in order
British writer
- Lived
- 1875–1956
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 8
- Also writes as
- E.(Edmund) Clerihew
Edmund Clerihew Bentley published 6 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Trent's Last Case (1913). 4 feature Philip Trent.
Updated September 2026
Books featuring Philip Trent (4)
Trent's Last Case (1913)
Trent's Own Case (1936)
Trent Intervenes (1938)
Trent's Case Book (1953)
Where to start with Edmund Clerihew Bentley
Standalone novels in order
Elephant's Work (1950)
The Scoop and Behind the Screen (1983), with Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers
Non-fiction in order
Those Days (1940)
Other books in order
Biography for Beginners (1905)
Film and TV adaptations
- Trent's Last Case (1920)Film · from Trent's Last Case
- Trent's Last Case (1929)Film · from Trent's Last Case
- Trent's Last Case (1952)Film · from Trent's Last Case
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About Edmund Clerihew Bentley
Edmund Clerihew Bentley, who generally published under the names E. C. Bentley and E. Clerihew Bentley, was an English novelist and humorist and inventor of the clerihew, an irregular form of humorous verse on biographical topics.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edmund Clerihew Bentley FAQ
- How many books has Edmund Clerihew Bentley written?
- Edmund Clerihew Bentley published 6 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edmund Clerihew Bentley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Trent's Last Case.
- What is Edmund Clerihew Bentley's last book?
- Trent's Case Book (1953).
- What is Edmund Clerihew Bentley's most famous book?
- Trent's Last Case (1913) is Edmund Clerihew Bentley's most widely read book.
- Does Edmund Clerihew Bentley write under a pen name?
- Yes: Edmund Clerihew Bentley has also published as E.(Edmund) Clerihew.
- Which Edmund Clerihew Bentley books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Trent's Last Case (film, 1920).
- Can I read Edmund Clerihew Bentley's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Edmund Clerihew Bentley are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.