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Father Brown, a short, shabbily dressed Roman Catholic priest take on bandits, traitors, and killers. The reason for his success is simple. After years spent in the priesthood, he know human nature and is not afraid of its dark side. He understands the criminal mind and the motivation behind it.
Dramatized for audio by M. J. Elliott from the classic stories by G. K. Chesteron, The Father Brown Mysteries, Vol. 1 brings to life eight of these classic
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Father Brown is an insightful sleuth who travels far-and-wide to solve a new set of mysteries that require his unique skills and wisdom. This selection of short stories also includes a variety of locales from Italy to Cornwall and everywhere in between. Once again, Father Brown has found himself at the center of the action. The Wisdom of Father Brown is the follow-up to G.K. Chesterton's first entry, The Innocence of Father Brown. The sequel builds...
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When the government cracks down on alcohol sales, two men decide to leave their small fishing village to avoid the law and find new opportunities. The Flying Inn is an irreverent satire that delivers a unique commentary on power and politics. Humphrey Pump, also known as "Hump," is a bar owner whose business is undercut by strict alcohol regulations. Adult beverages can only be sold when a pub sign in present. But instead, of adhering to the rules,...
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Six well-plotted and suspenseful tales by the noted British critic, author and debunker extraordinaire feature the "little cleric from Essex" in "The Blue Cross," "The Sins of Prince Saradine," "The Sign of the Broken Sword," "The Man in the Passage," "The Perishing of the Pendragons" and "The Salad of Colonel Cray."
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Father Brown volume 3
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Soon after his poetry recital, Leonard Quinton is found hanging in the conservatory. When Father Brown realizes that he could not have committed suicide, the search begins for a murderer.
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Father Brown volume 8
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After a murder at the Kembleford charity treasure hunt, general suspicion falls upon a bereaved man who wants revenge. However, Father Brown is determined to prove that he's innocent.
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Father Brown volume 1
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When an ungodly man is murdered at the unveiling of a new church clock, Father Brown must find the killer before an innocent woman is sent to the gallows.
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Father Brown volume 10
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When his priceless Blue Cross is targeted by the infamous criminal Flambeau, Father Brown takes the initiative to try and save his soul. But is he walking into a trap?
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Father Brown volume 6
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When two nuns die in mysterious circumstances at St Agnes convent, Father Brown investigates with the aid of Sister Boniface, an eager young fan of detective novels.
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Father Brown volume 2
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Father Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.
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Father Brown volume 7
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Father Brown joins the search when a girl who is believed to be radioactive goes missing overnight. But just who is responsible for her disappearance?
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Father Brown volume 9
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When the Mayor drops dead during his speech at the Kembleford village fete, Father Brown deduces that he was deliberately electrocuted. Meanwhile Mrs. McCarthy's past comes back to haunt her.
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Father Brown volume 5
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When the Church of Apollo comes to Kembleford Susie is drawn to their charismatic leader, Kalon. After his wife is murdered, Father Brown must break his spell over Susie or risk losing her forever.
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Father Brown volume 4
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When Lady Felicia finds a stripped and injured man stuck up a tree, Sid is implicated as the perpetrator. Can Father Brown prove his innocence or has Sid gone too far this time?
15) The Blue Cross
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Farther Brown may be walking into a trap when he tries to save his soul as his precious Blue Cross is targeted by the notorious criminal Flambeau.
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Father Brown volume 1
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Father Brown is skeptical when a parishioner believes she's being haunted by her sister who went missing years ago. However, when she herself vanishes, he must investigate both disappearances.
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Father Brown volume 10
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A day out at a local hill climb track ends with one of the drivers killed in a car crash. When Father Brown will not stop investigating, an infuriated Sullivan resolves to put an end to his meddling for good.
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Father Brown volume 8
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Father Brown is unconvinced when a recently returned prisoner of war is suspected of the killing of his tyrannical uncle. And it seems that someone will stop at nothing to keep the priest from the truth.
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Father Brown volume 5
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The mysterious disappearance of an old friend sends Father Brown and Sid on a quest to find the mythical Lannington Rosary. However, can an old adversary, back from the dead, be trusted to help?
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Father Brown volume 3
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The grand opening of Pryde Castle ends in disaster when a guide is struck by an arrow. Contrary to Inspector Sullivan, Father Brown becomes convinced that the motive lies buried in the family's past.
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