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The Adventures of Father Brown

9781398824645
384 pages
Arcturus Publishing Limited

$16.99

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Overview

Father Brown is one of the best-loved sleuths from Golden Age of detective fiction. This handsome hardback edition collects four of his classic cases, presented with a deluxe foil accented cover design.

Hiding behind his genial appearance, this priest-come-detective has a razor-sharp mind. Through his experience as a confessor, Father Brown has gained has an intrinsic knowledge of humanity's capacity for evil which makes him an expert at solving crimes. This gifted sleuth uses intuition over scientific method, putting himself in the shoes and minds of the criminals he seeks.

Stories include:
≺ The Resurrection of Father Brown
≺ The Oracle of the Dog
≺ The Mirror of the Magistrate
≺ The Actor and the Alibi

Finding new popularity through its recent exposure on Netflix, Father Brown's crime-solving adventures remain as compelling now as they ever were. This complete and unabridged edition is the perfect companion title to Father Brown Short Stories.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Mysteries and Marvels series brings together thrilling short stories from classic fiction, including spine-chilling ghost stories, gripping detective fiction and cosmic horror. These hardback anthologies with foil accented cover designs make wonderful gifts for any classic lover.

Author Bio
G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was a leading English author, philosopher and critic. He was described by George Bernard Shaw as "a man of colossal genius" who employed wit and humor while making series comments on world affairs. During his life he wrote poetry, essays, short stories and novels and is most famous for his character Father Brown.