The secret of Father Brown

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The secret of Father Brown

by G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

EN·~6 hours

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In a quiet Spanish valley, the legendary criminal‑turned‑detective Flambeau has settled into a modest castle life, surrounded by vineyards, a bustling family, and the gentle rhythm of the countryside. When his old English friend, Father Brown, arrives after years of correspondence, the reunion feels both warm and uncanny, as the two men—one a former master of evasion, the other a humble priest with a keen eye for hidden truths—re‑enter each other’s worlds amid the scent of wine and the glow of a solitary stove.

Their conversation quickly drifts from fond memories to the peculiar case that brought Father Brown to the valley: the baffling “Moonshine Murder.” As the night deepens, the priest’s quiet murmur and the stranger’s probing remarks hint at a mystery that defies conventional detective methods. Listeners are invited to sit at the courtyard table, tasting the tension between faith and logic, and to wonder what secrets the tranquil hillside may yet conceal.

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en

Duration

~6 hours (347K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United Kingdom: Cassell and Company, 1927.

Credits

Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)

Release date

2023-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

1874–1936

Best known for the Father Brown mysteries and a flood of lively essays, this English writer brought wit, paradox, and strong opinions to everything he touched. His books range from detective fiction to literary criticism and Christian apologetics, and they still feel fresh because of the energy of his voice.

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