El padre Brown al completo

The character's faith and moral compass add depth to the mysteries. I wonder what inspired the choice to make his faith central to his detective work.

The stories often hinge on moral or philosophical dilemmas, which made me reflect long after reading. Was that Chesterton's main goal?

It’s a classic trope, but it works so well here. Did anyone else feel like the stories challenge the idea of appearances versus true insight?