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Explore the intriguing world of Man Who Was Thursday, a riveting blend of fantasy, comedy, and thriller, penned by author Chesterton. Subtitled as a Nightmare, the narrative plunges into a sinister plot crafted by anarchists, aiming to obliterate the world. Often hailed as Chestertons magnum opus, this novel promises a captivating ride into the realms of chaos and anarchy.

Discover the intrigue and mystery of The Man Who Knew Too Much, penned by the prolific and influential English author, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Known for his vast literary contributions, including journalism, poetry, and novels, Chestertons most memorable work remains the Father Brown stories. This book shares a unique similarity with his famous detective series. The protagonist, Horne Fisher, is intricately linked to the top-tier politicians of his time, providing him with insider knowledge on the mysteries he encounters and resolves. Dive into this gripping narrative and unravel the ...

Short story The Blue Cross is Chesterton's first Father Brown mystery. It introduces the characters Flambeau and Valentin. It is unique among the Father Brown mysteries in that it does not follow the actions of the Father himself, but rather those of Valentin. Brown has been committing acts to draw the attention of the police (throwing soup, knocking over apples, smashing a window) and leaving an obvious trail for them to follow. Valentin takes this opportunity to emerge from hiding with the policemen and arrest Flambeau. Both Flambeau and Valentin bow to Father Brown's superior detective skills.

En el Londres surrealista de cambio de siglo, el poeta Gabriel Syme es reclutado por un destacamento antianarquista en Scotland Yard. A partir de este momento empezará su bizarra y trepidante misión en la que tendrá un objetivo como detective encubierto. Según Chesterton, se trataba de un nuevo tipo de novela, una historia en la que se tipifican pensamientos modernos, pero no con argumentos, sino con incidentes simbólicos: una comedia alegórica.

DES MEURTRES IMPOSSIBLES ! 9 nouvelles ou courts romans célèbres, mettant en scène des meurtres commis dans des lieux hermétiquement fermés. 9 énigmes qui sont autant de défis aux capacités de déduction et d'imagination de l'audiolecteur.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!From the author’s introduction: "Blake’s life of Blake … would have been full of symbolic wild beasts and naked women, of monstrous clouds and colossal temples; and it would all have been highly incomprehensible, but none of it would have been irrelevant. All the biggest events of Blake’s life would have happened before he was born. But, on consideration, I think it will be better to tell the tale of Blake’s life first and go back to his century afterwards. It is not, indeed, easy to resist temptation, for there was much to ...

L’irresistibile Padre Brown torna a stupirci con le sue incredibili doti intuitive, sempre accompagnate da un’incrollabile fede nella forza del Bene sul Male! In una serie di indagini appassionanti e cariche di humour, il brillante prete dell’Essex deve affrontare il mistero di strani specchi e di enigmatiche armature, smascherando ciarlatani che simulano doti soprannaturali e riconducendo assassini spietati sulla retta via... Il londinese Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) è stato fra i più importanti intellettuali cattolici della sua generazione.

Der berühmte Dichter Leonard Quinton hat sich das Leben genommen. Aber war es denn wirklich Selbstmord? Welche Rolle spielt der geheimnisvolle Fakir, der im Haus der Quintons wohnt? Pater Brown und Hercule Flambeau gehen der Sache nach. Und dabei stolpern sie über mehrere Dinge, die laut Aussage des Paters über die "falsche Form" verfügen.

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

In this collection of 39 short stories, you will find the full force of his brilliant storytelling abilities encapsulated in an anthology that popped into his curious mind over the years as he reflected on everyday life, and why we do the things we do.

Anthology of Christmas Stories is a unique collection of Christmas tales, reflections, and poems from beloved authors across the centuries and makes the perfect gift for the reader in your life. This beautiful treasury will take you back to firesides, simple gifts, and warm family moments of Christmases past as you cherish the timeless truths and joys of the season.

In this series we look at some of our leading classic authors across two genres: the short story and the poem. In this modern world there is an insatiable need to categorise and pigeon-hole everyone and everything. But ideas, these grains and saplings of the brain, need to roam, to explore and find their perfect literary use vehicle. Our authors are masters of many literary forms, perhaps known for one but themselves favouring another.

The Napoleon of Notting Hill is a satirical novel blending humor, adventure, and political philosophy. When London’s boroughs are thrown into medieval-style warfare, a seemingly ordinary man becomes a revolutionary leader. A witty and thought-provoking tale of power, pride, and the absurdity of nationalism.

Wenn Flambeau seinen Monatsurlaub nimmt, dann unternimmt er eine Bootsfahrt. Und die unternimmt er mit seinem Freund, dem schlauen Pater aus Essex. So auch dieses Mal. Allerdings dieses Mal mit einem bestimmten Ziel. So hat ihn vor langer Zeit der Brief eines seltsamen Mannes erreicht. Eine Einladung. Von einem waschechten Prinzen. Und den wollen die beiden nun also besuchen. Kaum dort angekommen, werden sie unfreiwillig Zeugen geradezu schrecklicher Ereignisse. Ein Duell. Ein Mord. Der Täter geständig. Selten gab es einen einfacheren Fall - glaubt die Polizei. Doch Pater Brown sieht das etwas anders.

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare is a mind-bending thriller blending espionage, philosophy, and satire. When Gabriel Syme infiltrates a secret anarchist organization, he finds himself caught in a surreal game of deception and identity. A brilliant mix of detective fiction and metaphysical mystery.

The Innocence of Father Brown is the first collection of short stories featuring G.K. Chesterton's beloved detective, Father Brown, a humble and unassuming Catholic priest with a sharp mind for solving mysteries. Unlike the typical detectives of his time, Father Brown relies on his deep understanding of human nature, morality, and logic to unravel even the most perplexing cases. This complete collection includes classic stories such as The Blue Cross, where Father Brown first crosses paths with the brilliant thief Flambeau, and The Secret Garden, a dark and puzzling murder mystery.

Der Pater weilt auf Urlaub in den USA. Und schliddert selbstredend sofort in einen Kriminalfall. Ein bekannter Milliardär wurde ermordet. Mit einem Pfeil erschossen - vom Garten seines Anwesens, das einer uneinnehmbaren Festung gleicht. Vom Täter fehlt jede Spur. Wie ist das möglich? Ist hier etwas Übernatürliches am Werk? Fiel dieser Pfeil buchstäblich vom Himmel?

Read the best mystery and adventure short stories. Be it cozy, historical, detective or murder mystery stories; our collection includes them all: The Red-Headed League by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Arrow of Heaven by G. K. Chesterton, The Sign of the Broken Sword by G. K. Chesterton, The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe, The Master of Mystery by Jack London.

Humility gets a bad rap these days, especially when contrasted with philosophies of egoism and self-assertion. But can we see the world as it really is without losing ourselves for a moment to take up the perspective of another?

This essay is one in a series titled The Defendant, first published as a collection in 1901, after the individual essays were published in The Speaker. Here, a selection of these essays has been reissued by Voices of Today for a new generation.