Synopses & Reviews
" . . . dazzlingly executed and richly atmospheric." —
The Armchair DetectiveA prolific and popular writer, G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) is best known as the creator of detective-priest Father Brown (even though Chesterton's mystery stories constitute only a small fraction of his writings). The eight adventures in this classic British mystery trace the activities of Horne Fisher, the man who knew too much, and his trusted friend Harold March. Although Horne's keen mind and powerful deductive gifts make him a natural sleuth, his inquiries have a way of developing moral complications. Notable for their wit and sense of wonder, these tales offer an evocative portrait of upper-crust society in pre-World War I England.
Synopsis
A prolific writer, Chesterton is best known as the creator of Father Brown. These eight tales trace the activities of Horne Fisher, a member of a wealthy family who is well acquainted with the ways of the rich he knows
too much about them. An evocative portrait of upper-crust society in pre–World War I Britain.
Synopsis
From the creator of Father Brown comes a collection reviewed by The Armchair Detective as "dazzlingly executed and richly atmospheric." Eight stories recount the adventures of Horne Fisher, a socialite who uses his powerful deductive gifts to investigate crimes committed on the sprawling country estates of the aristocracy. Evocative portraits of preWorld War I Britain.
Synopsis
From the creator of Father Brown comes a collection called dazzlingly executed and richly atmospheric. -- The Armchair Detective. Eight stories recount the adventures of Horne Fisher, a socialite who uses his powerful deductive gifts to investigate crimes committed on the sprawling country estates of the aristocracy. Evocative portraits of pre-World War I Britain.
Synopsis
These 8 tales by the creator of detective-priest Father Brown trace the activities of Horne Fisher, who investigates crime amid upper-crust society in preWorld War I Britain. "Dazzlingly executed and richly atmospheric." The Armchair Detective.
About the Author
Widely known as the "Prince of Paradox," G. K. Chesterton was one of the most influential English writers and thinkers of the 20th century. Chesterton's prodigious talents embraced a wide range of subjects, from philosophy and religion to detective fiction and fantasy.
Table of Contents
The Face in the TargetThe Vanishing PrinceThe Soul of the SchoolboyThe Bottomless WellThe Fad of the FishermanThe Hole in the WallThe Temple of SilenceThe Vengeance of the Statue