Puffin Father Brown Stories, The(1935)

G.K. Chesterton

'You had better see this for yourself,' he said heavily. 'But I warn you to be prepared.'

'Prepared for what?' asked the other.

'Only for the most horrible thing I ever saw in my life,' said Father Brown.

Sir Arthur Vaudrey vanishes without a trace; a young girl is haunted by an invisible man and an Admiral 'drowns' in a slimy pool. Strange, sinister and terrifying things are afoot in this compelling collection of stories strictly for the strong of heart. Thankfully, always present is the relentless little priest, Father Brown, who manages to unravel the most unfathomable mysteries and solve the most sensational cases--including the worst crime in the world...

Here is a taste of G.K. Chesterton's famous stories featuring the eccentric amateur detective who has entertained generations of readers since his first appearance in 1911.

Cover illustration by Edward Mortelmans