Tag: G. K. Chesterton

Short Stories

Short Story Saturday: The Innocence of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton (1911)

The Innocence of Father Brown is a collection of short stories written by G.K. Chesterton, featuring the titular character Father Brown, a Catholic priest who possesses a keen sense of deduction and a remarkable insight into the human psyche. First published in 1911, the book has since become a classic in the detective fiction genre, thanks to its unique approach to crime-solving and Chesterton’s engaging … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Innocence of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton (1911)

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New Releases

New Book Releases: March 29 – April 4, 2023

The Greenhouse Pane! by Claire Logan (The Myriad Mysteries, 4) When their toy poodle Bessie finds a famous architectural designer dead in the Myriad Hotel’s greenhouse, Hector and Pamela Jackson’s attendance at the rooftop gala make them witnesses to a crime scene. With the elevators suddenly inoperable, our couple must determine which of the guests is the killer before the culprit escapes – or another … Continue reading New Book Releases: March 29 – April 4, 2023

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Book Reviews

Book Review: Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear (2006)

Messenger of Truth is the fourth book in the Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear. The book was first published in 2006 and is set in 1931, during the interwar period in England. The novel opens with Maisie Dobbs, a private investigator and psychologist, being approached by a wealthy aristocrat who wants her to investigate the death of his artist son, Nicholas Bassington-Hope. Nicholas was … Continue reading Book Review: Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear (2006)

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Short Stories

Short Story Saturday: The Wisdom of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton (1914)

The Wisdom of Father Brown is a collection of short stories by G.K. Chesterton, first published in 1914. The stories feature the character of Father Brown, a priest who uses his knowledge of human nature and his faith to solve crimes. One of the key strengths of the collection is the character of Father Brown himself. He is a refreshing change from the typical detective … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Wisdom of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton (1914)

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Essay

The Impact of Father Brown on the Mystery Genre

Father Brown, the eponymous character of G.K. Chesterton’s mystery series, had a profound impact on the mystery genre. First appearing in The Innocence of Father Brown in 1911 Father Brown was one of the first literary detectives to use psychological deduction, rather than physical evidence, to solve crimes. Father Brown is a priest and amateur detective who uses his knowledge of human nature and his … Continue reading The Impact of Father Brown on the Mystery Genre

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Book Reviews

Book Review: Six Against the Yard by The Detection Club (1936)

Six Against the Yard is another collaborative mystery novel written by members of the Detection Club, a group of British crime writers that included Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and G.K. Chesterton, among others. First published in 1936, the novel is unique in that it features six separate stories, each written by a different author, all centered around the idea of a group of criminals … Continue reading Book Review: Six Against the Yard by The Detection Club (1936)

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Floating Admiral by The Detection Club (1931)

The Floating Admiral is a collaborative mystery novel written by members of the Detection Club, a group of British crime writers that included Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and G.K. Chesterton, among others. First published in 1931, the novel is notable for its unique structure, in which each chapter is written by a different author. The result is a complex and fascinating whodunit that keeps … Continue reading Book Review: The Floating Admiral by The Detection Club (1931)

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