The Paradise of Thieves by G. K. Chesterton from The Wisdom of Father Brown (1914) Aston Element

[@emlahey]

A story read by Greg Wagland is Christmas 🎄 come early!

[@anamakesthings]

💚💚💚 thank you for another remarkable recording. I notice that many of your listeners (myself included) are dealing with health issues and use you fantastic work as a soothing tool. It cannot be overstated how grateful we are for the lack of midroll ads. Most of us are trying to sleep and get relief from pain. I had almost given up on audiobooks on KZbin, bacause I couldn't handle the literal panic attacks I'd wake up to, while some bank commercial is blasting in my earpods 🥴 A million times over, thank you!

[@martavdz4972]

Or, panic attacks when the narrator suddenly starts screaming. Greg never overdoes it. Totally agreed!

[@stewartlancaster6155]

I have some health problems, but no issues.

[@todddickinson3262]

Yes!!! Nothing better that a new vid from the greatest narrator in the world!!!

[@SeanKL107]

Greg has graced us with another narration. And so, let us retire to the study for brandy and cigars, as he regales us with a another mystery!

[@barbarascott3231]

What a nice way to relax after a rough day. Thank you for all your hard work sharing these great stories told with a soothing voice❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them!

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

And YES we are off again.Can’t wait to get stuck into this one (Later with my headphones on and a Large Glass of the Amber Nectar👍🎼🎼🎼

[@martavdz4972]

Just realized that if this was published in 1914, we need to picture Ethel Harrogate in a long and narrow skirt, with her hair tied in a loose bun on the top of her head and wearing a big hat with flowers on it. Thank you so much for recording, and wishing you a cheerful, cozy and colourful autumn! 🙂

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Spot on. That’s Ethel. Not euphonious as names go!

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

ADORE the fashion in this era. 😍

[@martavdz4972]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Oh yeah, that's true! You would notice that. Interesting how one's profession shapes the way one perceives a text. I'm a translator, so I notice the name "Ethel Harrogate" LOOKS good, as Chesterton probably intended. When written, it exudes beauty as well as power and dignity. But when it comes to pronouncing it... 😄

[@davidwhite7294]

I enjoyed this one very much ….once again‘ol GK.s convoluted plot and waspish humour prevented my guessing the outcome……splendid….definitely worth a second go.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it, David. Thank you for commenting. Great word - waspish!

[@larsen8059]

Wonderful, wonderful! Thank you for this, Mr. Wagland! You're a treasure! Chesterton is one of my favorites!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Larsen!!

[@nickjames205]

Even though I am halfway through a long audiobook, it takes a backseat when you're new readings come out. You're too talented!

[@patriciaramsey5294]

A New Story! Thank you Greg!

[@davechurch9354]

Your voice is relaxing enough too put you to sleep but interesting enough too keep you awake❤❤❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

The middle way!

[@YvonneWilson312]

Another glorious Father Brown narration - tanks a million Greg, really appreciate these. Satisfying indeed. Gallant gendarmes, eh? Now there's a thing...

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks very much Yvonne!

[@frugtaylor648]

Mr Waglands narration is..."Like a Dutch tulip garden, blown to the stars with dynamite." Aka, AWESOME!😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Love it. Thank you!

[@rohandepallant7157]

You are by far the most relaxing and enjoyable reader I’ve come across. So few know how to modulate their voice, not rush through the text, use inflection. It’s so nice to hear your stories. Thanks so much for taking the time :-)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you!

[@jtbasener1810]

This one is my absolute favorite. I think the Italian poet might be me. That is definitely how I would act in this situation (sword and cloak not excluded). I shall enjoy this greatly.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hope you did! 🍻

[@Susan-ir5wo]

Looking forward to hearing this later today 😊

[@anotheroneal3380]

Oh sweet niblets! A new Chesterton reading. Gonna be a good day!

[@martavdz4972]

Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU, Mr. Wagland. Following a mass murder at a university (still can´t believe it; there hadn´t been a mass murder at a Czech university in *seven hundred years*, except during the Nazi occupation) where my friends work and a colleague was shot, my brain was like an interplanetary rocket on steroids. I couldn´t sleep or settle to anything, and was going completely crazy. Then I tried listening to this story, even though I don´t normally use Your stories as a sleeping draft. And it calmed me down! I like this story because it´s fun and it isn´t violent. Your voice is very clear but also calming, the emotions are just hinted at rather than overdone, which was ideal. Can´t thank You enough!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

What a terrible event! What of the perpetrator? Mental health issues no doubt. Thoughts and prayers to all involved.

[@maryeckel9682]

I'm so sorry that happened and you lost a colleague! It's horrible to lose a sense of safety in your environment.

[@martavdz4972]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Thank You for the empathy! Everybody wants to know about the perpetrator but the police aren´t disclosing much. He wasn´t linked to any international organization. But I just want to continue the work of my colleague. Because it seems very important that the murderer doesn´t win. The people he killed were wonderful, kind and accomplished, we should emphasize the work in sign language, journalism, music, Estonian, Finnish and Swedish Studies... (those were the departments he killed in) I´ve started learning Estonian 🙂

[@martavdz4972]

@@maryeckel9682 It is, completely unthinkable in Czechia, one of the safest countries in the world. It´s been 3 weeks and it still feels as utterly and horribly absurd as aliens landing in Buckingham Palace and shaving all the corgies. Thank you! ❤

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

Enjoyed this, thank you...we are getting spoiled! I notice that the early stories are told from the pov of Father Brown, but become third person narrative in later tales. I mean I enjoy them all, but lean towards the early ones where we get a real sense of Brown's adorable quirkiness ❤❤ EDIT: Beautifully natrated as always!

[@leriava]

Another nice one ❤

[@Robert-A-R]

Hmmm, it’s been quite awhile since I’ve had mulligatawny soup - thanks for reminding me of it. Thanks for another good yarn as well

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It’s a favourite, although I have only ever had a tinned version. 57 varieties!

[@Robert-A-R]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio I’m a Crosse and Blackwell boy myself - broccoli and Stilton is a favourite :)

[@Bambisgf77]

Ohhh! What a find! 👏🏻👏🏻looking for something to soothe a bit of insomnia this new gem popped up in my feed! Hello dear Greg! Hope all is well across the great pond 😊 So good to hear your voice. 🎉

[@smythharris2635]

Ah ha, Miss Pollard, we meet again.

[@springhillmn]

Thank you once again !

[@vickif.4645]

Another great one, perfectly narrated. Thank you, Greg!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks again!

[@WOK-YT-handle]

That story was so fun!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed, w of k!

[@bkp1283]

Geneva in any order . Luke would be a good one or maybe John! Greg would pick! No rush ,take your time Sir . Magpie audio- voted Best Geneva audiobook. Could you just imagine 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Got it!

[@donalddamron3017]

Thank you for the new addition!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you for listening!!

[@mariameere5807]

Oh goddess! Am I glad you are doing GK Chesterton!?? 🙌 YESSSS ‼️💯🕯🪬🌟🙏 🌟♥️✨👑✨♥️🌟

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha! Hope you enjoy, Maria!

[@robertdouglassim7715]

Every word beautifully and clearly enunciated as ever. Thank you, Greg.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, Robert!

[@tottiemae2258]

Best conclusion yet! I had to investigate Mulligatawny soup. I found a recipe and will DEFINITELY be making it. My mouth was watering just reading the ingredients. Thank, THANK YOU, GW for your many gifts! 😅

[@diambarabas2624]

Haha. I liked the ending with "have a cup of tea...". Was not expecting that 😂

[@julielevinge266]

Great father Brown stories,superbly narrated! Thanks very much!✊♥️

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks as always Julie

[@arborymastersllc.9368]

Great story and two clever comical closes, by Chesterton and by you. Thanks Greg.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bkp1283]

The world needs a great Geneva audiobook.i pick Greg 😊 1 book at a time of course 66 at last count!😊 no rush!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Geneva? Like King James Version of the Bible? NT? I’ve got some recordings I did years ago of MMLJ gospels of KJV… that sort of thing?

[@davechurch9354]

Love your work❤❤❤

[@taylormckinnon8922]

Thanks for another classic chesterton story. And you just can't beat a sausage roll, I just had some for supper this evening.

[@ravenkeefer3143]

Just getting to listen to these. Shared the playlist on my YT channel and recommend your Sherlock Holmes when opportunity provides. Thank you Greg. Truly enjoy your presentations and narratives. It's a wonderful respite from the day to day, and heavier pieces of life. Mahe Ohna ✌️ Favour to you, and ALL

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, Raven Keefer. Always a supportive listener! Best wishes.

[@JulieLevinge]

❤️ Father Brown stories, always weird but wonderful👍 Have taken your advice & danced a little 💃 good advice , thank you✊❤️

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Excellent

[@Silveralchemy]

Ahoy hoy Greg. I hope all is well!

[@O2BAmachine]

The ending! 😂 Time for more tea! ☕

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Tea? Most definitely!

[@ladyabstinencelevain8696]

Loved the outro have a sausage roll lol

[@MsMtheory]

Yayyayyay!! 😊

[@andrewbeale6072]

'Come, don't let us leave everything to the police; that is so dreadfully modern.'

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Great line, yes!!!

[@aunk05]

Oh, is _that_ how you pronounce "Don Juan"!? Apologies, Mr Wagland. Smartarse tax attached.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Excellent tax rate! Thank you. I say tomato, I say tomato. I guess it’s my salad. Cheers aunk05.

[@deelman3340]

Funny ending by narrator!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Funny ending. Better than a happy ending?

[@bkp1283]

Thank you Greg. You could do a great Geneva reading 1 book at a time of course.!! Or a KJV or at least an ESV!

[@stewartlancaster6155]

eh ? Needs another listen I think. Excellent reading as always though !

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, Stewart.

[@mijiyoon5575]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@sus_r0]

nice

[@kristinabaade2343]

👍👍👍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta, Kristina.

[@cawiltu]

😂mulligatawny soup please

[@sandraelder1101]

What is a sausage roll? 😂

[@danmarkham2929]

It is sausage meat in a puff pastry.