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    The Blue Cross
    Audiobook47 minutes

    The Blue Cross

    Written by G. K. Chesterton

    Narrated by Michael Scott

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    "The Blue Cross" is the first Father Brown short story by Chesterton, who went on to write an entire series of Father Brown Mysteries. In this story, Aristide Valentin, head of the Paris Police, is on the trail of the world's most famous criminal, Flambeau, who is a master of disguise, and may appear to be anyone. Valentin deduces that Flambeau is going to try and steal "The Blue Cross", a priceless silver cross with precious blue stones. Valentin must stop him, but in this case it is actually Father Brown who is the better detective.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAB Books Audio
    Release dateAug 27, 2018
    ISBN9782291044857
    Author

    G. K. Chesterton

    G.K. Chesterton (1874–1936) was an English writer, philosopher and critic known for his creative wordplay. Born in London, Chesterton attended St. Paul’s School before enrolling in the Slade School of Fine Art at University College. His professional writing career began as a freelance critic where he focused on art and literature. He then ventured into fiction with his novels The Napoleon of Notting Hill and The Man Who Was Thursday as well as a series of stories featuring Father Brown.

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      My first Fe Brown my story. Short. Kept my interest.