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Green Overcoat

Green Overcoat

By: Hilaire Belloc
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 In this whimsical novel, we follow the timid and anxious Professor Higginson, a psychologist, as he finds himself entangled in a minor moral quandary triggered by a mysterious green overcoat. What ensues is a delightful adventure filled with humor and insight that will evoke laughter like a gentle rain. This is Belloc at his Chestertonian best, promising to charm readers young and old! - Summary by Russ HobbsCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction
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  • 019 - In which the Green Overcoat triumphs and comes home

    019 - In which the Green Overcoat triumphs and comes home
    Feb 22 2026
    In this whimsical novel, we follow the timid and anxious Professor Higginson, a psychologist, as he finds himself entangled in a minor moral quandary triggered by a mysterious green overcoat. What ensues is a delightful adventure filled with humor and insight that will evoke laughter like a gentle rain. This is Belloc at his Chestertonian best, promising to charm readers young and old! - Summary by Russ Hobbs
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    15 mins
  • 018 - In which a Professor professes nothing a Lecture is not delivered and yet something happens

    018 - In which a Professor professes nothing a Lecture is not delivered and yet something happens
    Feb 22 2026
    In this whimsical novel, we follow the timid and anxious Professor Higginson, a psychologist, as he finds himself entangled in a minor moral quandary triggered by a mysterious green overcoat. What ensues is a delightful adventure filled with humor and insight that will evoke laughter like a gentle rain. This is Belloc at his Chestertonian best, promising to charm readers young and old! - Summary by Russ Hobbs
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    27 mins
  • 017 - In which cross-examination is conducted en echelon and if you don't know what that means I can't hel

    017 - In which cross-examination is conducted en echelon and if you don't know what that means I can't hel
    Feb 22 2026
    In this whimsical novel, we follow the timid and anxious Professor Higginson, a psychologist, as he finds himself entangled in a minor moral quandary triggered by a mysterious green overcoat. What ensues is a delightful adventure filled with humor and insight that will evoke laughter like a gentle rain. This is Belloc at his Chestertonian best, promising to charm readers young and old! - Summary by Russ Hobbs
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    14 mins
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