The Eye of Apollo by G. K. Chesterton from The Innocence of Father Brown read by Greg Wagland

One of the better known tales from G. K. Chesterton's first collection of Father Brown stories (1911), and I don't know about you, but rather a lot of modern parallels and uncanny vibes resonating down to the present day.
Not really sure about my portrayal of Kalon, the High Priest of Apollo but at one point I thought I was channeling an ex-US president. I leave you to decide which.
Two more tales to go from this collection and then onward and upward in bold new directions. Well maybe not all that bold! Stay tuned/or not.
As usual, many thanks for your support.
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Cheers,
Greg

[@anniestroklund2442]

Thank you once again for a wonderful bedtime story. I love the Father Brown stories. I anxiously wait for new ones. I found you through Sherlock Holmes & have listened & loved the variety of stories & authors you have chosen. I hope you know how much I appreciate the work it takes to make these recordings, your voice is a gift at the end of the day. I am instantly a child tucked in listening to the best stories before drifting off to sleep. Sweet dreams Greg, you have certainly brought me plenty! 🥰🌙📚🛌❤️

[@annesavoury2091]

Thank you Mr. Wagland for your excellent reading with perfect annunciation. I don't always hear well but I can always follow what you say. 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Good to hear it! Thanks Anne

[@epee86]

Greg you just keep pumping them out! Bless you - I LOVE your talented voice. ps. Jack London.

[@YvonneWilson312]

I have been looking forward to hearing you read this, Greg - masterfully delivered, as always. Completely agree with your comments. Stumbling blindly into an uncertain future and then crashing down... whatever could that remind us of?!

[@leriava]

Thank you for another treat 😊

[@sus_r0]

nice, this is one of the greatest father brown stories, in my opinion

[@mariamcgee4462]

Another great story, thanks Greg.

[@katyvdb5993]

Thank you for uploading. Thought-provoking as well as entertaining.

[@satanlucifer6099]

A rather singular and extraordinary performance as usual, Uncle Greg!

[@julielevinge266]

Singular & extraordinary 👍😂 Sounds like Sherlock himself, couldn’t agree with you more! 👍😍♥️

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

Finally Got to this after Waiting for the annoying ads to finish😡 No matter as seeing as it’s Now Early Saturday morning and the Headphones are now on it’s time for Greg’s Dulcet Tones to put a Geordies mind at ease🙏 Nothing like a story of a Sect to Stir the Grey Stuff👍 As always Greg thanks for the Time and effort doing your Narration Genius for us and a thumbs up as always to all Commenters.

[@stewartlancaster6155]

what's with the random capital letters ?

[@nicolajames5037]

Hello co listeners. How are you?

[@Robert-A-R]

Not bad thanks, but struggling with a bit of insomnia. I hope all’s well with you :)

[@SEARSJAMES]

Just wanted wanted to know if you'd be interested in doing/narrating Rikki Tikki Tavi? I know your very busy! But i think its something i think we would all enjoy! And by someone that We know would give it justice! Plus it would be something a little extra/different! An added bonus!

[@scoutrifle6827]

Awesome story, very well-read!

[@jtbasener8740]

Thank you, Greg,for another masterful reading. I absolutely love how the twists in these stories play so brilliantly with their morals. Wonderful story abd wonderfully read.

[@s.d.357]

Thank you!

[@rjfpac]

Great story. Marvelous delivery, Thanks.

[@MrWylis]

I am loving these, Greg. TYVM

[@crownofcreationsmith1975]

Thank you so much. I was having a bad day and this just made it good. Love you!

[@Rose-jz6ix]

I hope your tomorrow is much better. Our imagination, GK Chesterton's writing & Greg's narration is truly a blessing.🇦🇺😊♥️👋

[@larsen8059]

Not sure how I missed this one, but I'm happy to binge your narrations, Mr. Wagland!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Larsen!!

[@julielevinge266]

You’ve done it again Mr Wagland! Thank you so very, very much, as enjoyable as all your wonderful narrations.✊♥️

[@SophieBird07]

High priest of Apollo stares at the sun too?

[@MH-sk8qs]

Old but good...

[@sierraseven3680]

A new Magpie posting, huzzah!

[@betsygosnell9058]

So happy you chose Father Brown! Well Done!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks for listening, Betsy. Entertaining I thought.

[@patriciaramsey5294]

Another one so soon? Wow!

[@aprillsloof8542]

Lovely

[@tottiemae2258]

I'm looking forward to "moving onward and upward in bold, new directions." I'm ready to move on from FBrown. Can't wait to hear what you have in store for us. (I'm guessing you were channeling a cross between a certain Arkansas governor and a game show host who both were elected to the presidency and both threatened with impeachment.)

[@annskinner8467]

Again, thanks Greg! 🛀💦💦🛀🀄️🀄️🀄️

[@abarton1978]

❤

[@Dildosoup]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@otto17023]

Very much like Teddy Roosevelt, yes...