Father Brown is a Catholic priest as intelligent as he is humorous. His comical silhouette roams all sorts of curious places around the Earth. He possesses a simplicity and clarity that make him beloved by all. His skepticism towards easy solutions and all kinds of superstitions helps him unravel the mysteries he encounters with his own unique rationality. The eight stories in this volume not only offer us a wonderful sample of Chesterton's writing prowess but also provide an indirect yet humorous social critique and an attempt to map the human psyche.