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      The Innocence of Father Brown

      by G.K. Chesterton
      Published
      Jan 1911
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      Suspense Suspense
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      256
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      Father Brown

      About This Book

      This first volume of G. K. Chesterton's mysteries marks the debut of a most unusual detective: Father Paul Brown, a short, stumpy priest with an extraordinary and uncanny ability to spot the evil that lies in human hearts. In these twelve stories, Father Brown uses his wisdom, common sense, and experience as a confessor to solve baffling, fascinating crimes--and save lost souls along the way.


      Updated for the modern reader, The Innocence of Father Brown is primed to draw in new fans.

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      Suspense

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      Mystery Traditional British

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