
THE WISDOM OF FATHER BROWN
By G. K. Chesterton
ONE — The Absence of Mr Glass
TWO. — The Paradise of Thieves
THREE — The Duel of Dr Hirsch
FOUR — The Man in the Passage
FIVE — The Mistake of the Machine
SIX — The Head of Caesar
SEVEN — The Purple Wig
EIGHT — The Perishing of the Pendragons
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.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (397K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Martin Ward, and David Widger
Release date
Feb 1, 1995
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1936
Best known for the Father Brown stories, he wrote with sparkling wit and a gift for turning big ideas into lively, memorable prose. His essays, novels, and religious writings made him one of the most distinctive English voices of the early 20th century.
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