The Wisdom of Father Brown

Second Set! Immortalized in these famous stories, G.K. Chesterton's endearing amateur sleuth has entertained countless generations of readers. For, as his admirers know, Father Brown's cherubic face and unworldly simplicity, his glasses and his huge umbrella, disguise a quite uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work. Although devout, he always emphasizes rationality: despite his religiousness and his belief in God and miracles, he manages to see the perfectly ordinary, natural explanation of the problem. He is a devout, educated and "civilized" clergyman, who is totally familiar with contemporary and secular thought and behavior. Almost Columbo-like - self-effacing and being humble to disarm his quarry, his charm as a detective is most rewarding to the reader. If you have not discovered Father Brown you are in for a well deserved treat! Enjoy these 12 stories that find Chesterton's amateur detective resolving the strangest of situations - Full and Complete Edition!