Character · Father Brown · 5 books
Father Brown
Father Brown is a small, unremarkable Catholic priest from Essex whose understanding of sin and human nature makes him a brilliant detective.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- The Innocence of Father Brown (1911)
- Latest appearance
- The Scandal of Father Brown (1935)
- Books
- 5 (5 as lead)
- Series
- Father Brown
- Author
- G. K. Chesterton
- Circle
- Father Brown
Where to meet Father Brown
Father Brown first appears in The Innocence of Father Brown (1911), as the lead, book 1 of the Father Brown series.
Every book with Father Brown
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 1911LThe Innocence of Father Brownlead · Father BrownBuy
- 1914LThe Wisdom of Father Brownlead · Father BrownBuy
- 1926LThe Incredulity of Father Brownlead · Father BrownBuy
- 1927LThe Secret of Father Brownlead · Father BrownBuy
- 1935LThe Scandal of Father Brownlead · Father BrownBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| FlambeauMaster thief who becomes a private detective and Brown's friend | 4 |