
- 144 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Man Who Knew Too Much
About this book
A man of means, Horne Fisher is a well-connected detective who's social and political influence gives him special insight into the underbelly of Britain's elite. G.K. Chesterton uses the protagonist to shine a light on the true nature on the ruling class. In The Man Who Knew Too Much, Horne Fisher leads a collection of short stories that constantly test his morals. He is frequently joined by his partner, a political journalist, named Harold March. Together, they work on various criminal cases often involving murder. Some of the most notable stories include "The Face in the Target, " "The Vanishing Prince, " "The Soul of the Schoolboy" and "The Bottomless Well." It is a compelling series of suspenseful tales with intriguing characters. The Man Who Knew Too Much was initially published as a serial in Harper's Monthly Magazine, and then as a full collection in 1922. It was also famously adapted for film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1934 and 1956, respectively. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Man Who Knew Too Much is both modern and readable.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- I. The Face in the Target
- II. The Vanishing Prince
- III. The Soul of the Schoolboy
- IV. The Bottomless Well
- V. The Fad of the Fisherman
- VI. The Hole in the Wall
- VII. The Temple of Silence
- VIII. The Vengeance of the Statue
- A Note About the Author
- A Note from the Publisher