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Save:A charming, thoughtful classic with clever mysteries and quirky prose - best enjoyed by fans of classic whodunits and those who don’t mind a sprinkle of philosophy (and can overlook vintage attitudes).
'The Innocence of Father Brown' by G.K. Chesterton is a collection of 12 short stories featuring the unassuming yet clever Catholic priest, Father Brown, as he solves crimes with his uncanny insight into human nature and evil. Set in early 20th-century England, the stories follow Father Brown's detective skills as he battles the great master criminal Flambeau, often with elements of the fantastic woven into the mysteries. Chesterton's writing style is described as straightforward, with strong visual descriptions that vividly set the scene for each story.
Between the silver ribbon of morning and the green glittering ribbon of sea, the boat touched Harwich and let loose a swarm of folk like flies, among whom the man we must follow was by no means conspi...1911•250 pages
