âYou may think a crime horrible because you could never commit it. I think it horrible because I could commit it.â In âThe Secret of Father Brownâ G.K. Chesterton bookends eight classic Father Brown mysteries with a fascinating encounter between the detective-Priest and an admiring yet inquisitive American. The latter is keen to discover the truth behind Father Brownâs allegedly mystical ability to solve crime. The modest cleric is very keen to dispel any myths about his possessing âmagical powersâ and patiently explains to his inquirer what lies behind his âsecretâ. âYou see, it was I who killed all those peopleâ Once recovered from the initial shock of this revelation, and after the recounting of the eight mysteries, the American soon discovers the real meaning behind Father Brownâs cryptic confession.
Head Stories Audio presents "The Secret of Father Brown" by G.K. Chesterton.
Narrated by Simon Hester. With original music.