The Wisdom of Father Brown
About this book
"And the young woman of the house," asked Dr. Hood, with huge and silent amusement, "what does she want?" "Why, she wants to marry him," cried Father Brown, sitting up eagerly. "That is just the awful complication." "It is indeed a hideous enigma," said Dr. Hood. "This young James Todhunter," continued the cleric, "is a very decent man so far as I know; but then nobody knows very much. He is a bright, brownish little fellow, agile like a monkey, clean-shaven like an actor, and obliging like a born courtier. He seems to have quite a pocketful of money, but nobody knows what his trade is. Mrs. MacNab, therefore (being of a pessimistic turn), is quite sure it is something dreadful, and probably connected with dynamite.
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3.8/5 · 459 readers · 186 pages · ≈ 3 h 27 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Wisdom of Father Brown?
About ≈ 3 h 27 m — 186 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Wisdom of Father Brown?
186 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Wisdom of Father Brown?
It sits on the Short Stories, Mystery, Fiction shelves.
Is The Wisdom of Father Brown in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Wisdom of Father Brown?
The main characters include G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936).
Where does The Wisdom of Father Brown take place?
It is set in England.
Who wrote The Wisdom of Father Brown?
Gilbert Keith Chesterton.
Where can I read The Wisdom of Father Brown online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library