Publisher's Synopsis
The Innocence of Father Brown is a collection of short stories written by G.K. Chesterton, first published in 1911. The book features the character of Father Brown, a Catholic priest who uses his intuitive skills to solve crimes. Each story presents a different mystery that Father Brown must solve, often involving complex and seemingly unsolvable cases. The stories are set in various locations, including England, France, and Italy, and showcase Chesterton's unique and imaginative writing style. Throughout the book, Father Brown's humble and unassuming nature contrasts with his sharp intellect, making him a beloved and memorable character in detective fiction. The Innocence of Father Brown is a classic work of mystery and suspense, and a must-read for fans of the genre.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.
