The Secret of Father Brown

By G. K. Chesterton

Clerical detective Father Brown encounters mysteries that force him to put his deductive abilities to the test in this collection of eight short stories. From solving a murder that occurred at a theatre during the staging of a play to investigating the history of his niece’s fiancé, Father Brown is unwavering in his commitment to solve each and every crime.

The Secret of Father Brown is the second installment of G.K. Chesterton’s popular detective series.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Oct 13, 2015
• ISBN: 9781443449489

G. K. Chesterton

G.K. Chesterton (1874–1936) was an English writer, philosopher and critic known for his creative wordplay. Born in London, Chesterton attended St. Paul’s School before enrolling in the Slade School of Fine Art at University College. His professional writing career began as a freelance critic where he focused on art and literature. He then ventured into fiction with his novels The Napoleon of Notting Hill and The Man Who Was Thursday as well as a series of stories featuring Father Brown.