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This was an unexpectedly hard read for several reasons. The book has not stood the test of time- it is rooted in post WW1 England and perhaps reflects the necessity of war time political considerations. The book contains 8 who-donnit puzzles. In most cases the unofficial detective, Horne Fisher uncovers the murderer but is unable to seek justice due to his political involvement or personal connections. He must preserve the peace and stability of the regime by not seeking justice. The language is
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"A prolific and much-acclaimed writer, G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) is best known as the creator of detective-priest Father Brown. Although Chesterton's mysteries constitute only a small fraction of his writings (which include essays, poetry, plays and biographies), they abound in the felicities that make all of his works enduringly popular: a pleasingly paradoxical style, a wealth of pithy aphorisms, and a luxurious supply of exuberant wit.
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