![]() The tales in this collection are short, easy reads with strong plots, all connected by the clever clerics intuitive understanding of the dark side of human nature. Unlike other writers of his time, who concocted outlandish crimes and intricate puzzles for the protagonist to solve, Chesterton pioneered the cozy mystery, narrowing the scope of the investigation to limited time, limited space, and a limited number of suspects, with all of the clues revealed to the reader, as well as to the detective.Ĭhesterton is highly regarded as a biting social commentator, and his humorous and insightful comparisons leave readers reeling. Tabernacle Choir Welcomes International Singers This Conference New Video: Heavenly Father, Are You Really There Christus Symbol. In these long-cherished tales, Chesterton laid the foundation for future detective figures in literature, such as Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Ellery Queen, and Nero Wolfe. Here are twelve more cases featuring Father Brown, a priest turned detective who combines philosophical and spiritual reasoning with scientific observation to solve crimes. Chestertons 1914 sequel to The Innocence of Father Brown, we find the tenacious little priest hounding thieves, traitors, and killers throughout England, and even to France and Italy. ![]()
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