Questo autore era rinomato come sacerdote cattolico, teologo e scrittore di romanzi polizieschi. La sua produzione letteraria comprende saggi e romanzi, spesso incentrati su temi spirituali ed enigmi intellettuali. Il suo stile distintivo e le sue profonde meditazioni sulla fede e sulla ragione risuonano in tutta la sua opera.
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Miles Bredon, the protagonist, navigates a web of intrigue in this classic detective novel. Set against a backdrop of mystery, the story unfolds as Bredon employs his keen observational skills to unravel a puzzling case. The narrative promises twists and turns, engaging readers with its suspenseful plot and clever deductions. As Bredon delves deeper, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, each adding depth to the unfolding mystery.
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The business of death has given insurance investigator Miles Bredon a unique outlook on life in this witty Golden Age mystery. Jephthah Mottram has been given some bad news from his doctor. The very rich man has only two years left to live. But he doesn’t even make it that far. While on a fishing holiday in the Midlands of England, he’s found dead of an apparent suicide by gas. Sadly, that would be the best-case scenario for Indescribable Insurance, which wouldn’t have to pay out the benefits. To that end, the company sends out its own private detective to investigate the matter. Arriving at the Load of Mischief Inn, Miles Bredon is met by a policeman with whom he served in the war, who has his own theory about the tragedy—and it is murderous. The two men make a friendly wager over who will prove their case, never expecting just how much greed and vanity can complicate a life—and a death . . .
A Chapter in the History of Religion : with Special Reference to the XVII and XVIII Centuries
Originally published: New York: Oxford University Press, 1950.
Monsignor Ronald Knox was a scholar, preacher, essayist, poet and mystery writer who, throughout his long career, always defended the common man against the elite's latest fads and vices. This book provides quotes from the variety of Knox's numerous works to give readers a sense of that Orthodox tradition. Also included is a bibliography of Knox's works, indices of sources and topics, and an introduction to the life and works of Knox by Monsignor Eugene Clark.
Juxta Salices is a captivating novel set in post-WWI England. It tells the story of two friends, Martin and Dick, who share a passion for botany and a complicated romantic history. When they reunite after several years, their relationship is tested by jealousy, betrayal, and the looming threat of another world war. This book is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and historical romance.