The Secret of Father Brown
Flambeau, once the most famous thief in France and later a private detective, has retired to a castle in Spain, and Father Brown comes to visit. An American guest asks the little priest how he solves his cases, and the answer, that he puts himself inside the murderer until he knows how it was done, frames the eight stories that follow, among them The Mirror of the Magistrate, The Man with Two Beards, The Worst Crime in the World and The Chief Mourner of Marne, before a closing chapter reveals Flambeau's own secret. G. K. Chesterton published this fourth Father Brown collection in 1927, and it is the one in which he comes nearest to explaining his detective. The stories are available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first one is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Secret of Father Brown
The Secret of Father Brown 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.
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Is The Secret of Father Brown in the public domain?
Yes. The Secret of Father Brown 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 Secret of Father Brown?
About 4 h 12 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 Secret of Father Brown?
The Secret of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
