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Sign of the Broken Sword

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Sign of the Broken Sword is a captivating mystery novel that follows the detective work of Father Brown as he unravels a puzzling murder case. The story is filled with suspense, clever plot twists, and unexpected revelations that keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. G. K. Chesterton's writing is both engaging and thought-provoking, exploring themes of faith, morality, and human nature. The character development is superb, with Father Brown's sharp wit and keen intellect shining through as he navigates through the complexities of the case. Overall, Sign of the Broken Sword is a compelling and well-crafted novel that is sure to appeal to fans of classic detective fiction.

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In the freezing English countryside, Father Brown leads Flambeau to the many monuments and shrines of the great General St. Claire. "Sacred to the Memory of General Sir Arthur St. Clare, Hero and Martyr, who Always Vanquished his Enemies and Always Spared Them, and Was Treacherously Slain by Them At Last. May God in Whom he Trusted both Reward and Revenge him." is the inscription that they read on each of them. Flambeau knows nothing of him but listens to the story of this man as Father Brown tells it. Was St. Claire truly a hero and martyr? What is the mystery behind his last foolish and hopeless charge against an overwhelming enemy? This detective story delves into human psychology for many of the clues to unravel the tangled threads. A fascinating story and said to be one of Chesterton's best Fr.Brown stories.


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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 10 reviews)

Reviewer: - November 18, 2019
Subject: The Innocence of Father Brown
This is one of the better readers I have listened to (I also didn’t have a big problem with pronunciations) and thought the person who wrote the review should have had help with editing it before posting it, I do agree that Chesterton’s characters are more appealing to me than those I have come to know of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s. Very entertaining!
Reviewer: - October 18, 2018
Subject: Same level as Holmes
each chapter is a short story of a mystery Father Brown has solved. They will keep you guessing until the end, wonderfully written.
Reviewer: - October 9, 2018
Interesting stories and the reader was just fine. I suppose it's good to not know how some places are supposed to be pronounced since it didn't annoy me a bit.
Reviewer: - September 16, 2018
Subject: The innocence of father brown
Always good stories, the reader is quite good
Reviewer: - July 15, 2017
Subject: Chesterton always entertaining
The stories hold ones attention and cause one to think. The reader is a bit stilted at first but grows more comfortable
Reviewer: - September 9, 2016
Subject: Audio and Story
Enjoyable engaging stories well read.
Reviewer: - December 30, 2015
Subject: audio reader
Great story..excellent reader!
Reviewer: - September 15, 2015
Subject: Good stories
Love these stories and love Brian Roberg. I can listen to it many times. I enjoy it so much.
Reviewer: - June 4, 2015
Subject: audio and story
Great stories! Very clear narration.
Reviewer: - July 31, 2014
Subject: Audio version reading
The book itself is very well written and quite enjoyable as are many of Chesterton's books, however the reading for audio by Mr. Roberg is very stilted, mechanical and generally annoying. Had to give up on the audio.


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