Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0486255344, Paperback)

Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0140183876, Paperback)

Classic novel. According to Wikipedia: "Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 â€" 1936) was an influential English writer of the early 20th century. His prolific and diverse output included journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, Christian apologetics, fantasy and detective fiction. Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox."[1] He wrote in an off-hand, whimsical prose studded with startling formulations. For example: "Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it."[2] He is one of the few Christian thinkers who are equally admired and quoted by both liberal and conservative Christians, and indeed by many non-Christians. Chesterton's own theological and political views were far too nuanced to fit comfortably under the "liberal" or "conservative" banner."

Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 160424576X, Paperback)

Chesterton has been called the Prince of Paradox. His works include journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, fantasy and detective stories. Chesterton has great fun satirizing the Victorian sleuths such as Sherlock Holmes in this novel. We are introduced to the detective Rupert Grant. Rupert and his brother attempt to solve a series of bizarre cases linked to the Club of Queer Trades much to the delight of the reader.