The wisdom of Father Brown

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The wisdom of Father Brown

by G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

EN·~6 hours

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In a bright, sea‑facing consulting room on the coast, the methodical Dr. Hood arranges his books, cigars, and spirits with the precision of a museum curator. Into this orderly world shuffles a rotund, unkempt priest whose hat and umbrella seem to have a mind of their own. His easy smile and humble manner clash sharply with the scientist’s cold, analytical demeanor, setting the stage for an unlikely partnership.

Father Brown has been called to untangle a domestic knot: a young couple’s desire to marry is being blocked by a stubborn mother. Rather than relying on forensic evidence, he draws on quiet observation, common sense, and a touch of spiritual insight. Listeners will be drawn into a gently witty mystery where the ordinary becomes a conduit for deeper truth, and where the priest’s simple logic proves surprisingly sharp.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (397K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Martin Ward, and David Widger

Release date

1995-02-01

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, he was one of England’s most lively essayists and critics, famous for turning serious ideas into witty, surprising prose. His work ranges from detective stories and poems to books on faith, politics, and literature, all marked by a love of paradox and common sense.

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