G. K. Chesterton
1) Orthodoxy
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
One of the twentieth century's most admired and influential authors, G.K. Chesterton (1874–1936) created an enduring body of work that encompasses journalism, poetry, plays, history, biography, apologetics, and detective fiction.
Through this book Chesterton leads us on a literary journey toward truth. A unique book, Orthodoxy addresses our faith struggles and how we communicate our faith to others. In this timeless classic, G.K. Chesterton,...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
G. K. Chesterton's surreal masterpiece is a psychological thriller that centers on seven anarchists in turn-of-the-century London who call themselves by the names of the days of the week. Chesterton explores the meanings of their disguised identities in what is a fascinating mystery and, ultimately, a spellbinding allegory.
As Jonathan Lethem remarks in his Introduction, the real characters are the ideas. Chesterton's nutty agenda is really quite...
4) Father Brown
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (364 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Set in 1920's England a priest uses theology and compassion to solve crimes.
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (469 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Celebrated author GK Chesterton's beloved character, Father Brown, is brilliantly brought to life in this charming ten-part BBC series starring Mark Williams (Harry Potter, Doctor Who). With the warmth of The Vicar of Dibley, the intellect of Miss Marple, the humour of Father Ted and the intrigue of Sherlock Holmes, Father Brown is a fresh new take on a classic genre. Set in the 1950s in the heart of the English countryside, Father Brown is a kindly...
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 450 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Step back in time to the sleep 1950s English Cotswolds, where Father Brown continues to tend his flock and catch criminals with compassion, intuition, psychology, and wit. Includes all ten episodes from the seventh season.
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 315 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Welcome back to the village of Kembleford, where Father Brown uses his personal blend of intuition, psychology, compassion and justice to solve another series of gripping crimes. Assisted as always by parish secretary Mrs. McCarthy, glamorous socialite Lady Felicia Montague and her accommodating chauffeur Sid Carter Father Brown faces threats to his town, his friends and his faith. An assassination attempt, an art heist, ritual sacrifice and murder...
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
xvii, 259 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"From the Highlands to the borders, the bustling cities to the remote isles in cold seas, the unique landscapes and locales of Scotland have long inspired writers of the very best Golden Age mysteries. Beginning with the adventures of Sherlock Holmes from Edinburgh-born Arthur Conan Doyle, this new collection includes the ingenious scientific mysteries of Anthony Wynne, the dark and sardonic work of Margot Bennett and contributions from neglected...
Series
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (442 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Return to the sleepy Cotswold village of Kembleford where the lovably quirky Father Brown is facing another round of seemingly unsolvable murders. Assisted by parish secretary Mrs. McCarthy, the glamorous Lady Felicia Montague and her chauffeur Sid Carter, Father Brown will face some of his most challenging cases yet. Unexpected death on a film set, a poisoned executioner, a kidnapping, voodoo and murder abound as Father Brown tries to maintain some...
Series
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 675 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Father Brown cycles back for another season of more mysteries in the sleepy Cotswold village of Kembleford. This season, a Duke and Duchess visit the village at Christmas time, but the community is thrown into chaos when the couple's baby boy goes missing. When a female author is murdered, Father Brown turns to her novels for guidance. And when a boxer is found dead in suspicious circumstances, Father Brown uncovers a well-planned betting sting.