Publisher's Synopsis
""The Innocence of Father Brown"" is a collection of short mystery stories written by G.K. Chesterton. The book features the character of Father Brown, a Roman Catholic priest who solves crimes through his unique understanding of human nature and his intuitive reasoning. Each story presents a different mystery for Father Brown to solve, ranging from theft and murder to espionage and deception. Throughout the book, Chesterton explores themes of morality, faith, and redemption, using Father Brown as a vehicle to challenge readers' assumptions about crime and justice. The stories are set in various locations, including England, France, and Italy, and feature a diverse cast of characters, from aristocrats and criminals to artists and clergymen. With its cleverly crafted plots, engaging characters, and thought-provoking themes, ""The Innocence of Father Brown"" is a classic of the mystery genre and a must-read for fans of detective fiction.As Ivan explained to the guests, their host had telephoned that he was detained for ten minutes. He was, in truth, making some last arrangements about executions and such ugly things; and though these duties were rootedly repulsive to him, he always performed them with precision. Ruthless in the pursuit of criminals, he was very mild about their punishment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
