Gilbert Keith Chesterton is a writer, poet and thinker, one of the largest figures in world literature and a recognized master of the detective genre. He had a significant influence on the best representatives of this genre, including Agatha Christie. Chesterton brought world fame to a series of stories about Father Brown, a shy and inconspicuous priest who is completely different from a detective, but thanks to his analytical mind and understanding of human psychology is able solve the most complicated crime. When investigators reach a dead end, Father Brown invariably finds a solution, striking everyone with his wisdom and at the same time preaching hope, courage and kindness.