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 "e;The Face in the Target,"e; "e;The Vanishing Prince,"e; "e;The Soul of the Schoolboy"e; and "e;The Bottomless Well."e; 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.
| ISBN: | 9781513285542 |
| Publication date: | 14th May 2021 |
| Author: | Chesterton, G. K. |
| Publisher: | Mint Editions |
| Format: | Ebook |