num_pages: 176
description: Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found hereG. K. Chesterton's endearing clerical detective has entertained readers for nearly a century with his outward confusion, shabby umbrella, and uncanny understanding of the criminal mind. When Father Brown journeys to the Spanish castle where the notorious Flambeau has retired, the two old friends trade secrets and reminiscences through a series of interwoven tales. "It was G. K. Chesterton whose resourcefulness first showed us that . . . the detective story could be adapted to serious purposes." - The New York Times
language: English
title: The Secret of Father Brown
titlecomplete: The Secret of Father Brown (Father Brown Mystery)
characters: Father Brown
genres: Mystery, Fiction, Christian, Classics, Crime, Detective, Cozy Mystery, Historical Fiction, Literature, Short Stories
ratings_count: 1386
places: United Kingdom
series: Father Brown
publisher: Penguin Books