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  • The Complete Father Brown Collection

  • Written by: G. K. Chesterton
  • Narrated by: Stephen Scalon
  • Length: 41 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)

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The Complete Father Brown Collection

Written by: G. K. Chesterton
Narrated by: Stephen Scalon
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Publisher's Summary

Shabby and lumbering, with a face like a Norfolk dumpling, Father Brown makes for an improbable super-sleuth. But his innocence is the secret of his success: refusing the scientific method of detection, he adopts instead an approach of simple sympathy, interpreting each crime as a work of art, and each criminal as a man no worse than himself...

Here you will find the complete Father Brown stories in the chronological order of their original publication.

  • The Innocence of Father Brown Starts at Chapter 1,
  • The Wisdom of Father Brown Starts at Chapter 13,
  • The Donnington Affair Starts at Chapter 25,
  • The Incredulity of Father Brown Starts at Chapter 26,
  • The Secret of Father Brown Starts at Chapter 38,
  • The Scandal of Father Brown Starts at Chapter 48,
  • The Mask of Midas Starts at Chapter 57.
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No TOC

Another Audible book without without a proper table of contents. So sad. So lazy. So frustrating.

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  • Samantha
  • 2020-04-01

Good collection, bad editing, bad American accent

I liked these stories. It took me a few to get into them and I would often get confused between one story ending and another beginning which I solved by always adding a sleep timer to end at the end of the chapter. The reader is pretty good but there are some weird jumps and repeats in the editing and he has a pretty bad American accent. Overall, I liked that the same reader reads all of the stories.

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  • Sylvia Sawyer
  • 2020-09-26

Great stories ruined by narrator

This narrator shouts the words at the listener like a drill sergeant, with no wit or charm or twinkle which is needed for these warm stories. Suggest buying a different version.

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 2019-10-15

Not complete - recording terminates at 36%

Paired with ebook for immersion reading and enjoyed ... until recording terminates just as "Pendragon" tale ending

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  • Carolyn
  • 2020-12-16

Not quite what I was hoping for

I enjoy the series but found the reading rather dry and dull. I guess I just had my heart set on feeling the same enjoyment I do of the TV series.

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  • Ms Peach
  • 2020-04-28

Amazing collections

This is an amazing collection of the Father Brown Mysteries. I love listening to this book and will repeat it. Every chapter is a complete mystery so it is easy to stop and start the book. This will be a treasure in your library

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  • Joseph G. Simpson
  • 2019-10-23

Good but not Great

While GKC is deserving of many accolades, writing not the least, writing murder mysteries are not that which elevates him above the common and on occasion, juvenile and even vulgar. AC Doyle sets the standard, peaks the interest, holds the attention, and leaves the reader desiring more.

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  • Hoppermomma
  • 2020-01-31

Father Brown in any form is a treat

Father Brown is as charming here as he is anywhere. A wonderful rendition of much told mysteries makes them feel new again. Worth the time and money!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2020-07-02

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  • Gmaw G
  • 2020-12-24

I'm a Father Brown Super-fan

Loved the Narrator (spot on) and could likely listen to Stephen S. read practically anything. I actually enjoyed these stories more than the PBS Series with one very disturbing issue. I had to recall that the author wrote these rather a long time ago because not only were there racially offensive words on occasion but a hint of the sentiment as well. It took me quite aback and I considered dropping off it altogether. But I reminded myself that the author was naturally one more wretched victim of that era's ignorant racial biases.
That aside I truly appreciate the artistry of Chestertons' description of both scenes and characters, Father B's wit and odd sense of humor and ethical view of every case. Like I said I'm a Super-fan!

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  • Linda
  • 2022-04-10

Not charming like the show.

The quality of the recording is bad. Many skips or technical problems. Also, this is not a charming audiobook. Nothing like the show.

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