The Wisdom of Father Brown

Father Brown appears to be a clumsy and naive man but this unimpressive exterior hides a razor sharp mind. His great intellect and an intrinsic knowledge of humanity`s capacity for evil, gained through the confessional, make him an expert at solving crimes. This gifted sleuth uses intuition over scientific method, putting himself in the shoes and minds of the criminals he seeks.

This collection contains classic stories featuring G.K. Chesterton`s much-loved character such as `The Absence of Mr Glass`, `The Duel of Mr Hirsch`, and `The Purple Wig`. Solving crimes with sympathy and insight this genial priest has continually charmed readers from first publication until today.