The Penguin Complete Father BrownImmortalized in these famous stories, G.K. Chesterton's endearing amateur sleuth has entertained countless generations of readers. For, as his admirers know, Father Brown's cherubic face and unworldly simplicity, his glasses and his huge umbrella, disguise a quite uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work. |
Contents
THE INNOCENCE OF FATHER BROWN | 9 |
THE SECRET GARDEN | 23 |
THE QUEER FEET | 39 |
Copyright | |
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