First novel by G.K. Chesterton. Part of unpublished works discovered in the loft of his secretary after her death in 1989. The book is not only a touching romance, but it also offers a fascinating insight into the psyche of one of the greatest English writers of the last 200 years.
Gilbert Keith Chesterton was one of the most influential English writers of the 20th century. His prolific and diverse output included journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, Christian apologetics, fantasy and detective fiction.
Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox". Time magazine, in a review of a biography of Chesterton, observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out.
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