Willard Huntington Wright (1888–1939) was a multifaceted American figure: a critic, writer, and editor, who carved his niche in the world of detective fiction under the pseudonym S.S. Van Dine. Wright is perhaps best known for creating the fictional detective Philo Vance, a character who became a staple within the Golden Age of detective fiction. 'The Kennel Murder Case' is among the most esteemed...