G.K. Chesterton

1 series 2 books in order

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English author and Christian apologist whose wit, paradoxical style, and defence of tradition made him a dominant figure in early 20th-century literature. He is credited on this catalog with the Father Brown books The Innocence of Father Brown and The Scandal of Father Brown. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1874
Known for
Father Brown

Series by G.K. Chesterton

Father Brown

5 books in order · 1911–1935

  1. Cover of The Innocence of Father Brown

    The Innocence of Father Brown

    1911 · G.K. Chesterton

    This Portuguese-language description presents the book as the first in the Father Brown saga, calling it a collection of twelve admirable and…

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  2. Cover of The Wisdom of Father Brown

    The Wisdom of Father Brown

    1914 · Gilbert Keith Chesterton

    This 1914 short story collection by G. K. Chesterton includes a case in which Dr. Hood and Father Brown discuss James Todhunter, a bright, agile,…

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  3. Cover of The incredulity of Father Brown

    The incredulity of Father Brown

    1926 · Gilbert Keith Chesterton

    The Incredulity of Father Brown is a collection of eight short stories by G. K. Chesterton, featuring the fictional detective Father Brown. It was…

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  4. Cover of The secret of Father Brown

    The secret of Father Brown

    1927 · Gilbert Keith Chesterton

    Father Brown is a priest who solves crimes through his unique ability to understand the minds of criminals. This fourth collection of his stories…

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  5. Cover of The Scandal of Father Brown

    The Scandal of Father Brown

    1935 · G.K. Chesterton

    The Scandal of Father Brown is a 1935 book by G.K. Chesterton. It is book 5 of the series Father Brown.

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How many books has G.K. Chesterton written?

We list 2 books by G.K. Chesterton across 1 series, published between 1911–1935 — each shown in full reading order.

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