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The Wisdom of Father Brown is a compilation of short cases featuring Gilbert Keith Chesterton's beloved Catholic priest, Father Brown, who applies unconventional reasoning to untangle enigmatic crimes. The stories showcase Christian humility, subtle psychology, and the wit that made Father Brown a classic detective figure.
First publish date: 1913
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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