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When the government cracks down on alcohol sales, two men decide to leave their small fishing village to avoid the law and find new opportunities. The Flying Inn is an irreverent satire that delivers a unique commentary on power and politics. Humphrey Pump, also known as "Hump," is a bar owner whose business is undercut by strict alcohol regulations. Adult beverages can only be sold when a pub sign in present. But instead, of adhering to the rules,...
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Criminals beware - there is no eluding the extraordinary mind of Father Brown Dr. Orion Hood is one of the eminent thinkers of his day, a psychologist whose expert opinion on human nature is sometimes sought by the police. Usually, he is called on to solve only the most spectacular crimes - a nobleman murdered, a diplomat poisoned - but today a more ordinary problem presents itself. An amiable little priest named Father Brown asks Dr. Hood to help...
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The Secret of Father Brown is a collection of short mystery stories written by G.K. Chesterton and first published in 1927. The book features the character of Father Brown, a Catholic priest who also happens to be a skilled detective. Each story in the collection presents Father Brown with a different mystery to solve, ranging from murder and theft to forgery and espionage. Despite his unassuming appearance and humble demeanor, Father Brown proves...
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First published in 1911, The Innocence of Father Brown is a series of stories involving one of the greatest characters in the history of detective fiction, G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown. A Roman Catholic priest, Father Brown has an uncanny insight to human evil. In contrast with the aristocratic arch-villains of the Sherlock Holmes stories, Father Brown solves mysteries involving local murders by small town crooks, narrowing the suspect list down...
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It would not be fair to record the adventures of Father Brown, without admitting that he was once involved in a grave scandal. There still are persons, perhaps even of his own community, who would say that there was a sort of blot upon his name. It happened in a picturesque Mexican road-house of rather loose repute, as appeared later; and to some it seemed that for once the priest had allowed a romantic streak in him, and his sympathy for human weakness,...
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Six well-plotted and suspenseful tales by the noted British critic, author and debunker extraordinaire feature the "little cleric from Essex" in "The Blue Cross," "The Sins of Prince Saradine," "The Sign of the Broken Sword," "The Man in the Passage," "The Perishing of the Pendragons" and "The Salad of Colonel Cray."
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The beloved fictional detective Father Brown solves 12 of his most puzzling cases in this copiously annotated edition. This first collection of Father Brown mysteries, widely considered the author's best, includes "The Blue Cross" "The Hammer of God," "The Eye of Apollo" and more.
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Father Brown volume 7
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Father Brown arrives at a police event and runs into Inspector Mallory who clashes with his former boss DCI Webb. Mrs. McCarthy is shocked to see dioramas of murder scenes - what sick mind comes up with something like this? Wilber Lesser says his daughter Agnes does, as a teaching tool in the art of crime detection, they're remarkable.
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Father Brown volume 2
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Father Brown becomes embroiled with a theatrical family when he discovers that a supposed tragic drowning was actually murder.
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Father Brown volume 9
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As Father Brown approaches Kembleford's mobile library, Ada emerges to ask for help. Margaret lies under a pile of books, pinned beneath a metal shelving unit. Her husband Graham shows them out through his photography shop, bumping into his scruffy assistant Lewis. Later Lewis tells Father Brown that he has a secret in the confessional, before running out.
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Father Brown volume 9
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The Kembleford Ramblers' annual outing takes a tragic turn when the local Lord is found strangled. In the name of community togetherness Inspector Mallory and Sergeant Goodfellow are joining some local ramblers.
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Father Brown volume 12
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Father Brown accompanies Mrs. McCarthy to a heat for the BBC Radio Quiz 'Up To You' in the village hall. Producer Jeremy ushers them through, where Richie is the announcer, Joyce sings the theme tune and Barney is the ebullient quizmaster. Curmudgeonly landlady Mrs. Rudge is unfairly eliminated while Bunty and Mrs. McCarthy sail though to go head to head on the live show next week.
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Father Brown volume 8
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Father Brown must discover who is out to kill a tortured artist before it's too late.
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Father Brown volume 5
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Flambeau seeks Father Brown's help to get rid of an unwanted rival.
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Father Brown volume 4
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Father Brown is trapped in a derelict building when a former music hall comedian swears revenge.
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Father Brown volume 8
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Father Brown is unconvinced when a recently returned prisoner of war is suspected of the killing of his tyrannical uncle. And it seems that someone will stop at nothing to keep the priest from the truth.
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Father Brown volume 10
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Father Brown encounters a voodoo priest who is intent on winning back the woman he loves - no matter the cost.
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Father Brown volume 1
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When an ungodly man is murdered at the unveiling of a new church clock, Father Brown must find the killer before an innocent woman is sent to the gallows.
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Father Brown volume 2
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Father Brown investigates the mysterious death of a beekeeper.
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