The Man Who Knew Too Much
G. K. Chesterton's collection of 1922 follows Horne Fisher, a pale, weary gentleman who seems to know every important person in England and every scandal that lies behind them. With the young journalist Harold March as his companion, Fisher solves a series of crimes, among them the disappearance of an Irish rebel and a death beside a bottomless well in a far corner of the empire. But again and again he discovers that the truth cannot be made public, because it would embarrass the powerful men who run the country. The stories have Chesterton's paradoxes and vivid landscapes, with a darker political edge than the Father Brown tales. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Man Who Knew Too Much by G. K. Chesterton can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Man Who Knew Too Much online?
Yes. The Man Who Knew Too Much opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Man Who Knew Too Much free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Man Who Knew Too Much is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Man Who Knew Too Much in the public domain?
Yes. The Man Who Knew Too Much by G. K. Chesterton is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Man Who Knew Too Much?
About 3 h 59 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Man Who Knew Too Much?
The Man Who Knew Too Much by G. K. Chesterton is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
