Production

Read by: Kirsten Wever
Book Coordinator: Kirsten Wever
Meta Coordinator: TriciaG
Proof Listener: TriciaG

Artwork

Cover: Front of dust jacket for “The Incredulity of Father Brown” by G. K. Chesterton, first edition, Cassell & Co., 1926
Inset: Photo of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, author unknown
Insert Background: Cover from Gutenberg edition. First UK edition: Cassell & Co., London, 1926.

Track Title / Length

1         01 - Chapter 1 - The Resurrection of Father Brown 0:56

2         02 - Chapter 2 - The Arrow of Heaven                         1:13

3         03 - Chapter 3 - The Oracle of the Dog                         0:58

4         04 - Chapter 4 - The Miracle of the Moon Crescent 1:08

5         05 - Chapter 5 - The Curse of the Golden Cross         1:12

6         06 - Chapter 6 - The Dagger with Wings                         1:10

7         07 - Chapter 7 - The Doom of the Darnaways                 1:15

8         08 - Chapter 8 - The Ghost of Gideon Wise                 1:01

   

 




 


“The Incredulity of Father Brown” is a collection of mystery short stories written by G.K. Chesterton, featuring the enigmatic and intuitive detective, Father Brown. The stories follow the adventures of Father Brown, a seemingly mild-mannered priest with a keen intellect and deep understanding of human nature. Despite his unassuming appearance, Father Brown has an uncanny ability to solve complex mysteries and crimes that baffle even the most experienced investigators. Each story presents a unique puzzle, often involving murder or theft, and Father Brown uses his astute observation skills and deep insight into the human psyche to unravel the truth behind each case. Throughout the collection, Father Brown’s humility and empathy play a significant role in his investigative approach, allowing him to empathize with the motives and emotions of both criminals and victims. “The Incredulity of Father Brown” showcases Chesterton’s exploration of morality, psychology, and the complexities of human behavior within the framework of engaging and thought-provoking mystery narratives. It was first published as a book in 1926 by Cassell of London, whose monthly Cassell’s Magazine featured the last of the eight stories in its April number, illustrated by Stanley Lloyd. The first story was original to the collection; the six intermediate stories had appeared in Nash’s Pall Mall Magazine from December 1923 to July 1925, in a different sequence.


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Item Info
EAN - DVD case 0674012595740
EAN - CD jacket 0674012595757
Media MP3 CD
Package DVD case, CD jacket, CD security sleeve, download zip file
Author G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)
Year 1925
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Read by Kirsten Wever
Length 8 hours and 53 minutes
Type of Reading Solo

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