Publisher's Synopsis
The Innocence Of Father Brown is a collection of short stories written by the famous English writer and philosopher, G.K. Chesterton. The book features the character of Father Brown, a Catholic priest who is also a detective. The stories in the book follow Father Brown as he solves a variety of mysteries and crimes, often involving murder.The book is set in England in the early 20th century and features a cast of interesting characters, including criminals, aristocrats, and ordinary people. The stories are written in Chesterton's unique and witty style, with a focus on the human condition and the complexities of morality.The Innocence Of Father Brown is considered one of Chesterton's most popular works and has been adapted for television and film. The book has been praised for its clever plots, engaging characters, and insightful commentary on society. It is a must-read for fans of detective fiction and anyone interested in the works of G.K. Chesterton.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.