The Eye of Apollo by G K Chesterton

In the bustling heart of Westminster, beneath the towering shadows of Parliament and the Abbey, a new and enigmatic symbol rises-a giant, golden eye, blazing from a modern skyscraper. This is the temple of the sun-worshipper Kalon, a charismatic prophet whose followers believe that true enlightenment comes from staring directly at the sun. But when a tragic and mysterious death occurs in this very building, it falls to the unassuming yet brilliant Father Brown to peel back the layers of deception and uncover the sinister truth hidden behind the gilded gaze of Apollo. Prepare to be drawn into a web of intrigue, philosophy, and suspense in G.K. Chesterton's captivating mystery, "The Eye of Apollo."
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[@debra333]

Dear Tony, your voice is a balm to my soul. Thank you. ❤

[@classicdetective]

Thank you so much

[@craigoliver8712]

"There's the sun it's hot 🤔 not in Britain it's not,it's behind the clouds" 😂 love it,spoken like a true Northerner+ true Englishman

[@veronicamaria2730]

I've always enjoyed Fr. Brown mysteries, and your narration of this one was great. Also, I'm pretty sure going forward, I'll always think of the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey" as epic tales of heroic struggle against human betrayal, force of nature, and a bunch of pesky blokes from Olympus.

[@martiwilliams4592]

ADORE Father Brown stories, your marvelous narration and entertaining, thought-provoking commentary. Discussions about Catholic religion I will leave to others. Very enjoyable, Tony !Thank you!

[@daftirishmarej1827]

Thanks a million Tony. First time I've heard that. Anche grazie per l'altre parole 🎉

[@geraldinetaeckens5873]

As always, you did an excellent job of portraying the story. I have heard the story by several narrators again you top them all Tony. And I just want to say, I figured out the first time I listened to the story that she was losing her vision because of the foreshadowing comment about the sparkle in her eyes plus she was promoting staring at the sun so then when she ended up at the bottom of the elevator shafted like oh, she fell cause she couldn’t see it but I suspected Guru had a lot to do with it. That just tells you how smart I am. Lol. Again as always, thank you for the great story and the great narration. I love the father Brown character, even though I am a recovering Catholic lol 56:08

[@craigoliver8712]

I knew it as soon as I knew there was such an opposing factor to Father Brown's belief system although i didn't know if the sister was in collusion with the Guru nor did I realise she was blind,just knew he was going to be a villain although Father Brown is way too much of a scholar+a gentleman just to dismiss the Guru's belief system

[@MaggieatPlay]

Excellent story. Excellent narration. Enjoyed the end waffle. Thank you, Tony!

[@Story-Voracious66]

Thanks Tony. A bit of Father Brown on a windy, rainy, sleety Winter's morning. Cooking a big vegetarian brunch and loving your excellent presntation and voice. 🌫🌬🌧🌨

[@dshe8637]

Very interesting perspective on Catholicism. Is that characteristically English Catholicism? I had assumed that the phenomena of relics, saints and a deeply prescriptive clergy meant that their faith was very based on acceptance of the unseen and irrational. The idea of humble observation, benevolence, peaceful acceptance and reason is a new one to me, but I can see how it fits. Fascinating, thank you.

[@trixie10199]

I loved this! You have an amazing voice!

[@sunflowerhelen9933]

I found this more interesting when you read it, versus the collection I have from audible. Usually I go to sleep with the Father Brown stories and don't like how the endings leave me wondering about what actually happened. I'm uneasy about religiousity because of my upbringing, so that makes it hard for me to warm to the character. Thanks for your usual skill in sharing the story.

[@daftirishmarej1827]

Thanks

[@classicdetective]

Thank you very very much!!

[@donaldkelly3983]

I love the Father Brown stories and I'm a life long atheist. Chesterton said people who lose their faith and become pagans, do so because they haven't the courage to be agnostics. It seems Chesterton was mocking the contemporary "pagans," gooney birds like Alistair Crowley. Excellent choice, looking forward to more!

[@persephonewilliams8587]

Now, if you’re going to start singing, I’ll have to start listening! I enjoyed the story and I loved that spontaneous song!

[@classicdetective]

I wish I could sing

[@thurayya8905]

As a former Catholic, I can affirm that it is a deep-thinking theology that has birthed many interesting schools of thought (imagine discussion with a Jesuit). However, although most cradle Catholics take their religion seriously as a life-long relationship, they take it lightly day-to-day. Whether you want to take it all on faith or reason every little thing out, there is room for you.

[@possumintheblossom]

I knew the story but enjoyed it so much more by hearing your voice.

[@jaynemacklyne1462]

Wonderful Thankyou

[@feralbluee]

great reading! ii’ve heard this before, but your reading was a different interpretation. 🌷🌱

[@christianblack2916]

Outstanding reading, and a witty, worthwhile discussion. Funny how much Kalon sounds like L Ron 😊

[@amazingtheatre1262]

Inevitably there are a few misread lines and (even fewer) mispronunciations but this is better than anything I’ve heard on #Audible

[@allierowland9]

Love the Father brown stories. Marvellous.

[@geraldinetaeckens5873]

Sorry, but I have to add one more comment. You made a comment in your comments about blind faith. This was a perfect example of blind faith and look what it gets you at the bottom of the elevator shaft lol 56:08

[@ropeburnsrussell]

Good author! Cant wait to listen.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Have missed your voice!!!! Thank you for the upload. 🙏🙏

[@craigoliver8712]

Tony you sounded like you had a lovely singing voice although we only heard a quick burst,guess you hit the linguistic dna jackpot given your A1 narration also (sure linguistics isn't the right term given it applies to language chiefly or totally,not sure-just take the damn compliment) like I've said before "you are a very interesting chap"+like i said before "I'm not kissing arse either" why would i need to?anyway take care Tony+family, your "Smoggie" friend from Teeside

[@jerryyoung6494]

Detective hercule flambot?

[@williamjenkins4913]

You were correct in guess I wouldnt be satisfied with the foreshadowing here. Sure it was obvious she would be blind what with the broken glasses and sun staring but what gave away his method or her sisters avarice. I do think you went a bit to far with some of your interpretations on Chesterton's motive. One that jumped out is when you said he lumped classic pagans together with neopagans. Thats a strange take when Fr Brown actual said in the story that it would have been better if they were classic pagan because then they would have respected nature. A Rationalist would have had alot more respect for classical thinkers then for the spiritists that had all about been debunked as con artists by his time.

[@big566bunny]

Chesterton's Brown always seems smug to me. No empathy. Much like all Catholics (or other religious) who write apologetics for their own "One True God". Smug because they have memorized all of God's rules and affirm that obedience is the only virtue.

[@williamjenkins4913]

You must realize that your invention of smugness says much more about your issues then about any religious person real or written.