This author was renowned as a Roman Catholic priest, theologian, and writer of detective stories. His literary output encompasses essays and novels, often delving into spiritual themes and intellectual puzzles. His distinctive style and profound meditations on faith and reason resonate throughout his work.
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.
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.
A Topical Compendium of the Wit and Wisdom of Ronald Knox
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.
During the WWII bombing of London, Ronald Knox-a priest, radio personality, detective novelist, scholar, and Catholic convert-found himself the chaplain of a girls' school where students were being sheltered. When his existing homilies were exhausted, Knox began to write new ones for his students based on the Apostles' Creed. The homilies were so well-received that they were later published as The Creed in Slow Motion. With resurgent interest in the life and writings of Knox, as well as the changes to the English translation of the Creed, the new edition of this classic could not be more timely. Knox's unpacking of the Apostles' Creed provides an accessible, loving, and witty example of Anglo-Catholic thought at its best.
The narrative explores the personal journey of Msgr. Ronald Knox as he transitions from Anglicanism to Catholicism. It delves into his awakening from a complacent faith, his efforts to rationalize his previous beliefs, and ultimately his quest for truth. Knox contrasts the nature of Catholicism, which he views as a teachable system of belief, with Anglicanism, which he describes as more of a tradition and feeling deeply rooted in cultural and familial ties. This reflection highlights the complexities of faith and the search for deeper understanding.
