The secret of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton

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Author Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
Title The secret of Father Brown
Original Publication United Kingdom: Cassell and Company, 1927.
Contents The secret of Father Brown -- The mirror of the magistrate -- The man with two beards -- The song of the flying fish -- The actor and the alibi -- The Red Moon of Meru and the secret of Flambeau -- The chief mourner of Marne -- The secret of Flambeau.
Credits Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary "The Secret of Father Brown" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. The book features Father Brown, a humble priest with a keen insight into human nature, who solves various mysteries with profound understanding and unconventional methods. Through his encounters with criminals and fellow detectives, Father Brown's character reveals the complexities of morality and the nature of evil. The opening of the book introduces us to Flambeau, a former criminal turned detective, who is restlessly anticipating a visit from Father Brown. As they meet in Flambeau's Spanish castle, they engage in a discussion about Father Brown's unique approach to criminology, which involves empathizing with the criminal mind. When an American visitor expresses curiosity about Father Brown’s methods, he confesses, intriguingly, that he understands murderers by recognizing the potential within himself. The opening sets the stage for a series of compelling mysteries in which Father Brown’s sharp intuition and profound moral engagement with crime will play crucial roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories, English
Subject Catholics -- Fiction
Subject Brown, Father (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 70175
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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