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Chesterton, G. K.

 
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Synopsis

Can an aristocratic sleuth expose corruption without betraying his own social circle?

The Man Who Knew Too Much by British author G.K. Chesterton is a masterful collection of mystery short stories published in 1922.

This compelling collection of interconnected mysteries weaves social commentary through sophisticated detective stories, establishing a new standard in British detective fiction of the 1920s.

In post-war England, Horne Fisher moves through the highest circles of British society, solving intricate mysteries that reveal uncomfortable truths. His profound knowledge of political schemes and aristocratic secrets proves both a blessing and a curse as he investigates murders and mysteries that expose the moral complexities of power. Each story combines keen social observation with brilliant detective work, building to revelations that challenge the very foundations of justice.

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G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was a prolific British writer and social critic. Known for his paradoxical wit and incisive social commentary, Chesterton revolutionized detective fiction through his unique blend of mystery and moral philosophy. His most famous works include The Father Brown stories, The Napoleon of Notting Hill, and Orthodoxy.

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