The Man Who Knew Too Much

by G. K. Chesterton

Overview

Renowned English author G. K. Chesterton is praised for his brilliant writing, his social criticism, and his blending of philosophy and theology in his works. Not only this, but his work spans many different genres, ranging from adventurous fiction to Catholic apologetics to mystery and much more.

From the “prince of paradox,” The Man Who Knew Too Much is a novel full of suspenseful whodunnit stories that are unlike other tales from this genre. Set in pre-WWI England, these eight adventures follow Horne Fisher, the alleged 'man who knew too much,' and his incredible detective skills. Each of the eight tales, with unique characters and tragic stories, are connected by some invisible string of fate and end with Chesterton’s usual theme of moral questioning.

With classic murder mysteries such as “The Fad of the Fisherman” and social commentary in “The Vanishing Prince,” Chesterton’s The Man Who Knew Too Much combines rich storytelling with intense questioning of the universe to make this novel an essential read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645940661
Publisher:	Suzeteo Enterprises
Publication date:	06/22/2020
Pages:	164
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

G.K Chesterton (1874-1936) is an English author, philosopher, and respected critic of literature and art. Chesterton was a very religious man, and was so interested in theology that he is considered a lay theologian. Much of his work dealt with topics of theology and philosophy. Chesterton became politically active during the last years of his life, advocating against both capitalism and socialism. With the inclusion of both religious and political philosophy, the G.K Chesterton made invaluable contributions to theology, economics, and literature.

Table of Contents

I.	The Face in the Target	1
II.	The Vanishing Prince	21
III.	The Soul of the Schoolboy	41
IV.	The Bottomless Well	56
V.	The Fad of the Fisherman	73
VI.	The Hole in the Wall	92
VII.	The Temple of Silence	116
VIII.	The Vengeance of the Statue	140

Editorial Reviews

Dazzlingly executed and richly atmospheric.”

Armchair Detective

G.K. Chesterton, creator of the Father Brown mysteries, essayist, and author of religious commentaries, wrote this mystery in 1922. It’s a series of eight tangentially interconnected mysteries featuring Horne Fisher, a high-level bureaucrat who uses his inside knowledge and deductive reasoning to solve murders involving the political elite. Derek Perkins narrates these short stories, rendering perfectly the reserved, confident voices of English aristocrats. The mysteries, set in a mythical prewar England, are narrated subtly and unemotionally—Perkins’s tone is reserved, his words clearly enunciated. Regrettably, the stories show their age. But the audiobook’s strengths include Chesterton’s elegant prose and clever similes as well as Perkins’s beautiful baritone voice. D.L.G. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

JANUARY 2018 - AudioFile