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 creating Father Brown, this English writer brought wit, paradox, and a love of argument to everything from detective stories to essays and Christian apologetics. His books are lively, funny, and often surprisingly modern in the questions they ask.

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