The Sins of Prince Saradine by G. K. Chesterton from 'The Innocence of Father Brown'

Another atmospheric tale from The Innocence of Father Brown. This one finds Flambeau and Father Brown on the Norfolk Broads, in a boat, encountering Sicilians, both noble and not so much as you'd notice. Afterwards they enjoy a cigar in a companionable way.
It is read by Greg Wagland for this channel, Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio. And on this channel you will also find the complete canon of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, including all 56 adventures and the 4 novels including The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Cheers!
Greg
© Magpie Audio 2023

[@mariamcgee4462]

Absolutely loving these Father Brown tales. They bring back memories of listening to tapes in my Dad's car during long journeys.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad to hear it, Maria. Yes, tapes in cars - seems like another lifetime.

[@marthagriner8321]

😅😊😊 ​@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio😅 0:28 fe x

[@davidwhite7294]

Good ,ol GK, that’s another one l did,nt guess the denouement in the first few minutes ….splendid…thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers David.

[@gabaleo2568]

Thanks again for these ❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Pleasure!

[@ankita7766]

Thank you so much, sir, for reading Father Brown. I had not read Father Brown stories at all and my habit is always to read the story first and then listen to your narrations. So now I have started enjoying Father Brown stories by Mr. Chesterton! Wonderful narrations as usual. 🙏

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad to hear it, Ankita. They were new to me too.

[@evelanpatton]

Oh, Magpie Audio, your vocalization & tone just calms my mind the moment you begin. I am so grateful that you have been able to return to your original & completely SUCCESSFUL as is style. Those, who’ve listened to your channel for awhile, those who came for Sir A.C. Doyle, will surely also agree. It was SHAMEFUL how you were treated, & I’m grateful you courageously, & with commitment continued to “find the way to navigate forward”. Your contribution is like no other! Thank you, dearly. Sincerely, É.P.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Many thanks for your kind words and support É.P.

[@andreasummers7810]

An excellent story, excellently read. Thank you for all your hard work interpreting this beautiful literature for the world!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, Andrea. My pleasure.

[@katyvdb5993]

What an unexpected twist! I think this is an unusually sombre ending for a Father Brown story. Thank you for uploading.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes. Rather bleak and dark. The Broads have a strange atmosphere in themselves.

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

Ladies and Gentlemen of Culture (and Greg Of Course) here we are again for another Audible Treat from our Master Narrator🙏 Thank You Greg Sir As always 🎧 Clamped on the Melon and A Decent Coffee in the Paw 🐾 Now time to relax with your Dulcet Tones.A great Way to End Sunday👍🙏

[@ringpop6177]

🤔

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

@@ringpop6177 🤔 I don’t get it? Something I said you don’t understand or is it just my Geordie Speak😜

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

'Clamped on the melon' makes me smile.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Master Narrator ! !? Ok...he's not bad but he's not Sir Laurence Olivier . ? His stage / theatre training is apparent and he deserves much praise and financial support for his efforts.!

[@jonmgoss]

You are into the Father Brown rhythm Greg...fab! 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Getting there, Jon. It's pleasurable to read unlike some authors!

[@jonmgoss]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio I I honestly think your Holmes pieces are the best of anyone's. And that says a great deal given the competition. Father Brown is a similar style but somehow even more antiquated somehow. Love it chap. First class. Keep it up and keep our ears tingling with anticipation 😃🫡

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Jon … I’ll do my best!

[@jonmgoss]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio That will doubtless be more than good enough old chap. I have an outbuilding to crack on with... your participation will be paramount. 👍

[@abarton1978]

Yay, new story for mothers day! ❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha! Enjoy!

[@patriciaramsey5294]

Great story. 👍💯

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks PR.

[@satanlucifer6099]

Thanks for another fine story, Uncle Greg!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Satan Lucifer you young scalliwag.

[@opheliahamlet3508]

Excellent!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Many thanks!

[@user-op4hn2vf2h]

Thank u Greg. Wonderful as always

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you. Thank you.

[@99thpercentile99]

Go Greg, Go! ps. Many Jack London stories would explode with your vast talent!

[@ringpop6177]

That’s what she said! 😃

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Must have a look at Jack London. Thank you!

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

Jack London ❤

[@taylormckinnon8922]

Very clever. Interesting employment of character dynamics by having each brother switch identities, if you will, while giving neither any redeeming qualities. Brilliant narration as always Greg

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you T McK

[@Boogie_the_cat]

I enjoy the fact that Chesterton did his homework. Fairies were called "the fair folk" because it was dangerous to anger them and they had terrible tempers and could do humans much harm. Modern interpretations of fairies being all nice and floofy stems from this practice, but is mistaken in that we now *believe* fairies to have been nice beings, whereas in the past (in folklore) we simply *pretended* that fairies were nice beings so that we wouldn't incur their wrath. This is how fairies were perceived in Irish folklore, but in American culture, we simply adopted a corrupted version of the tradition, which seems wrong to me.

[@ringpop6177]

😂

[@tottiemae2258]

That is very interesting! It's a good idea to investigate how a belief or custom originated and not take things at face value just because they are viewed as being harmless.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes. And then we get to Enid Blyton and Doyle with the Cottingham (?) fairies hoax (?).

[@tottiemae2258]

You're right! I forgot about that! ACD really was a credulous sort.

[@possumintheblossom]

Well written, well read. All that I expected from Chesterton and Wagland.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

thanks possum!

[@andrewbeale6072]

'The people who wrote the mediæval ballads,' answered the priest, 'knew more about fairies than you do. It isn't only nice things that happen in fairyland.'

[@ringpop6177]

🤔

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

or Disney land ?

[@andrewbeale6072]

True!

[@sus_r0]

nice

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta!

[@jtbasener8740]

The various Italian swordsmen in these stories are some of my favorites. It is nice to know that I am not alone in spontaneously challenging people to dramatic rapier duels. Thank you, Greg, for bringing these masterworks to us. They are amazing.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I'm guessing the duels have gone well for you, JTB? Glad you're enjoying 'em!

[@jtbasener8740]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio I can fortunately boast of not having a hole put through me.

[@mijiyoon5575]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@annskinner8467]

Thanks Greg! ❤️🛀💦💦🛀❤️

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Can one have too many baths, Ann?

[@annskinner8467]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Lol Greg, I must have a bath before bedtime, can’t sleep without it! 💦💦😙😙💦💦 🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️🀄️

[@oooggg2927]

🧡

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta!

[@robynkitteltyredman1113]

Beautifully read Greg. So very enjoyable . Thankyou ❤️

[@ringpop6177]

🤩

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

Enjoying your storytelling. Thank you 😊

[@Dildosoup]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jtbasener8740]

I have also just now realized that this story has a swordfight that is based about "You killed my father. Prepare to die." Absolutely splendid.

[@roringusanda2837]

🐙💨 WHOO--HOO!! 1st!!

[@ringpop6177]

You win a Greg Wagland kimono 👘 😃 And a bumper sticker! Congradulations !

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

How many of the 100% acrylic, avoid smoking or bbq-ing kimonos do we have left in storage? :-)

[@roringusanda2837]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio I will wear it with pride! 🍷🐙🚬 Flammable, drunken pride!!

[@tuesgirlw]

This was such a sad story about wasted lives, and only detailing how men were involved.

[@patriciaramsey5294]

I love how well you speak in different acents. Can you do/read James Herriot's books (All Creatures Great and Small, etc)? You will really bring James, Tristan and Siegfried to live.

[@evelanpatton]

When you are done with GK Chesterton, might you maybe consider: {The House and The Brain} Edward Bulwer-Lytton?

[@ringpop6177]

I’m missing George Michaels today 😢

[@robynmarler1951]

Are you allowed to build a house out of bamboo?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Just build it!

[@user-wx9hw2to7t]

It is a shame that the true villain of this story, the woman who cheated on her husband and abandoned her son, didn’t find a sword in her heart or her neck in the hangman’s noose. ACD forever presents female characters who suffer no consequences for their evil and male characters suffer as cuckolds and simps. Masterful reading of the work though and much appreciated.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks user!!!

[@stevenverhaegen8729]

I always found this the blackest of the whole FB series. Also the one where FB feels the least empathy with the culprit... 🤔

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes. A bit dark. Very Norfolk.

[@ringpop6177]

I don’t like Sardines 😣

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

They’re good for you!!! 😀

[@ringpop6177]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio I can’t believe you did a smiley face! 😂

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It wasn't easy.