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.

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

    Father Brown is a fictional Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective who appears in 53 short stories by G.K. Chesterton, published between 1910…

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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.

What order should I read G.K. Chesterton's books?

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