The Incredulity of Father Brown
Father Brown, the mild Catholic priest with an unnerving grasp of human wickedness, returns in this 1926 collection of stories. Each puzzle arrives dressed as a miracle or a curse: a man seemingly killed by an ancient god, a dog that appears to name a murderer, a family doom that strikes across generations. Where others see the supernatural, the little priest keeps his head, and his skepticism, the incredulity of the title, cuts through the fear to the plain human motive underneath. Chesterton uses the mysteries to argue that real faith and clear reason are allies, not enemies. Available here as a free PDF and EPUB edition.
About the Author
G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English writer, critic, and Christian apologist famous for the Father Brown mysteries and sharp, paradox-loving essays. His playful intelligence made him one of the most quotable authors of his age.
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The Incredulity of Father Brown (1926) is a public domain work.
| # | Chapter | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Resurrection of Father Brown | 47:28 | |
| 2 | The Arrow of Heaven | 1:04:39 | |
| 3 | The Oracle of the Dog | 54:00 | |
| 4 | The Miracle of Moon Crescent | 56:06 | |
| 5 | The Curse of the Golden Cross | 1:04:43 | |
| 6 | The Dagger With Wings | 48:55 | |
| 7 | The Doom of the Darnaways | 49:03 | |
| 8 | The Ghost of Gideon Wise | 39:45 |
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