The Secret of Flambeau
The Secret of Flambeau is a detective story written by G.K. Chesterton in which the main character, Father Brown, investigates a series of mysterious crimes committed by a master criminal known as Flambeau. The book follows Father Brown's attempts to uncover the truth behind these crimes and bring Flambeau to justice.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1925 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime Fiction · 2,791 words
First lines
" -- -- the sort of murders in which I played the part of the murderer," said Father Brown, putting down the wineglass. The row of red pictures of crime had passed before him in that moment.
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The Secret of Flambeau is listed on Textopian as a short story by G.K. Chesterton, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 2,791 words
- Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The narrative revolves around solving crimes and understanding the criminal mind, which is central to the mystery genre.
- Detective Fiction — The story features Father Brown, a detective figure, who uses his understanding of human nature to solve crimes.
- Crime Fiction — The plot involves discussions of various crimes, including theft and murder, and the motivations behind them.
- Philosophical Fiction — The text delves into philosophical discussions about morality, crime, and human nature.
Tags
mystery · detective · crime · adventure · suspense · intrigue · whodunit · literary · fiction · short stories · humor · philosophy