The Wisdom of Father Brown: Gilded Pocket Edition

Father Brown appears to be a clumsy and naïve 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 collection contains 12 classic Father Brown stories including '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.This elegant pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal; featuring the classic; unabridged text; a facsimile of Chesterton's signature on the title page; silver gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.