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This is a story from the The Innocence of Father Brown - Volume 2 collection.

In the freezing English countryside, Father Brown leads Flambeau to the many monuments and shrines of the great General St. Claire. "Sacred to the Memory of General Sir Arthur St. Clare, Hero and Martyr, who Always Vanquished his Enemies and Always Spared Them, and Was Treacherously Slain by Them At Last. May God in Whom he Trusted both Reward and Revenge him." is the inscription that they read on each of them. Flambeau knows nothing of him but listens to the story of this man as Father Brown tells it. Was St. Claire truly a hero and martyr? What is the mystery behind his last foolish and ...

"The Sign of the Broken Sword" features Chesterton's famous characters Father Brown, and former criminal Flambeau. The story revolves around the mysterious death of General Sir Arthur St. Clare; hanged on a tree with his broken sword hung round his neck... How will Father Brown go about trying to solve this case? Wonderfully intelligent and exciting!

Get ready for an adventure of epic proportions with The Sign of the Broken Sword by G.K. Chesterton! In this thrilling tale, a young man is drawn into a world of espionage and danger as he tries to solve a mystery and clear his father's name. With its fast-paced plot, memorable characters, and themes of loyalty and honor, The Sign of the Broken Sword is a must-listen for anyone who loves a good mystery or adventure. So why wait? Start listening to The Sign of the Broken Sword today and let Chesterton's storytelling skills keep you on the edge of your seat.https://www.solgood.org - Check out ...

"The Sign of the Broken Sword" is a short story by G. K. Chesterton featuring his famous characters Father Brown and former criminal Flambeau. In the centre of a story is a mysterious death of General Sir Arthur St. Clare, who was hanged on a tree with his broken sword hung round his neck. It is a detective story and throughout it Father Brown reveals to us the mystery of General St. Clare.