The Wisdom of Father Brown
The Wisdom of Father Brown, published in 1914, is the second collection of stories about G. K. Chesterton's shabby little priest who solves crimes by understanding sinners rather than collecting clues. The twelve tales include The Absence of Mr Glass, The Paradise of Thieves, The Duel of Dr Hirsch, The Man in the Passage, The Mistake of the Machine, The Head of Caesar, The Purple Wig, The Perishing of the Pendragons, The God of the Gongs, The Salad of Colonel Cray, The Strange Crime of John Boulnois and The Fairy Tale of Father Brown. Flambeau, the reformed thief, appears in several as a private detective. Each puzzle makes a point about how people see, or fail to see, what is in front of them. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first story free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Wisdom of Father Brown
The Wisdom 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 Wisdom of Father Brown in the public domain?
Yes. The Wisdom 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 Wisdom of Father Brown?
About 4 h 48 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 Wisdom of Father Brown?
The Wisdom of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
