


The result is an indispensable companion for all Chesterton enthusiasts and a perfect introduction for anyone who has yet to meet the incomparable Father Brown. and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Included also are eight illustrations reproduced from the first edition. The Annotated Innocence of Father Brown by Chesterton, G. In this annotated edition of the collection, the Chesterton scholar Martin Gardner provides detailed notes and background information on various aspects of such stories as "The Blue Cross," "The Secret Garden," "The Invisible Man," "The Hammer of God," "The Eye of Apollo," and seven more, as well as an informative introduction and an extensive bibliography. Chesterton from Waterstones today Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. More than lighthearted comedies built around puzzling crimes, these superbly written tales contain deeply perceptive philosophical reflections.

The Innocence of Father Brown (1911) was the first collection of stories featuring the ecclesiastical sleuth and is widely considered the best. Buy The Annotated Innocence of Father Brown by G. More than lighthearted comedies built around puzzling crimes, these superbly written tales contain deeply perceptive philosophical reflections. Chesterton wraps each story in his warm, sometimes entrancing writing and a very odd assortment of crimes. Father Brown, an ordinary priest whose unremarkable exterior conceals extraordinary crime-solving ability, is celebrated for his solutions to metaphysical mysteries, a genre perfected by his creator, G. 'The Innocence of Father Brown' is the first collection of stories about the kindly, eccentric detective who has an uncanny cleverness that nobody guesses. Father Brown, an ordinary priest whose unremarkable exterior conceals extraordinary crime-solving ability, is celebrated for his solutions to metaphysical.
