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1. Father Brown
Umberto Eco
2. Brother Cadfael
Ellis Peters
3. Rabbi David Small
Charles Merrill Smith
4. Father Tom Christmas
Harry Kemelman
5. Hayden Konig
C. C. Benison
6. Father Joseph Bredder
Paul C. Doherty
7. Father Robert Koesler
G. K. Chesterton
8. Reverend C. P. Randollph
Mark Schweizer
9. Brother Athelstan
Leonard Holton
10. Brother William of Baskerville
William X. Kienzle
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Father Brown
Answer: G. K. Chesterton
G. K. Chesterton was the author of 53 short stories about Father Brown, beginning with "The Blue Cross" (1910). Father Brown is a Roman Catholic priest from Britain in the early 20th century. A quite, humble man, he would use intuition to solve the mystery.
The quality of the original stories may have varied somewhat as financial reasons were a primary motive for Chesterton's writing of the later stories. The Father Brown character has been adapted for various films, radio programs, and television broadcasts.
2. Brother Cadfael
Answer: Ellis Peters
Brother Cadfael appeared in twenty novels and a collection of three stories created by Ellis Peters (Edith Pargeter) beginning with "A Morbid Taste for Bones" (1977). The Welsh Cadfael was a soldier before he became he joined an abbey in Shrewsbury, England, in the 12th century.
His wide range of experience and his expertise as a gardener and herbalist asist Cadfael in solving mysteries, often with the assistance of lawman Hugh Beringar. The best known adaptation of the character may be the 1990s television series "Cadfael" starring Derek Jacobi in the title role.
3. Rabbi David Small
Answer: Harry Kemelman
Harry Kemelman was the author of a series of mysteries featuring Rabbi David Small, beginning with "Friday the Rabbi Slept Late" (1964). The tight-knit community of Barnard's Crossing, where many of the stories take place, is almost as much of a character as any other. David Small uses the logic he learned from his study of the Talmud as an important tool in solving mysteries.
The novels also illuminate the Conservative Judaism that Harry Kemelman practiced.
4. Father Tom Christmas
Answer: C. C. Benison
Mysteries involving Father Tom Christmas are written by C. C. Benison (Doug Whiteway), beginning with "Twelve Drummers Drumming". Tom Christmas is an Anglican priest stationed at St. Nicholas Church in South Devon. The titles of the books relate to lyrics from the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
A former stage magician, Christmas began studying for the priesthood when he decided to find a way to serve others. The character is widowed and has a young daughter.
5. Hayden Konig
Answer: Mark Schweizer
Mark Schweizer was the author of a series of novels starring Hayden Konig, beginning with "The Alto Wore Tweed" (2002). Hayden Konig is a police detective who also has a part-time job as an Episcopal choirmaster in a small North Carolina town. Recurring themes of humor and Konig's attempt to write a mystery novel are often as important as the actual mystery in a particular novel.
6. Father Joseph Bredder
Answer: Leonard Holton
Mysteries featuring Father Joseph Bredder were written by Leonard Holton (Leonard Wibberly), beginning with "The Saint Maker" (1959). Father Bredder was a Franciscan priest in Los Angeles, CA. Many of the stories are full of action but he usually tries to avoid violence, though he is a distinguished veteran. Father Bredder often works with local police officer Lt. Minendi.
The character's religious beliefs often shape his actions.
7. Father Robert Koesler
Answer: William X. Kienzle
William X. Kienzle was the author of mysteries featuring Father Robert Koesler, beginning with "The Rosary Murders". Set in Detroit, Michigan, Father Koesler often uses his knowledge of Roman Catholicism to solve crimes that have a clerical connection. The first novel of the series was adapted into a feature film in 1987. Interestingly, William Kienzle was himself a former priest.
8. Reverend C. P. Randollph
Answer: Charles Merrill Smith
Reverend C. P. Randollph was the main character in a series of mysteries written by Charles Merrill Smith, beginning with "Reverend Randollph and the Wages of Sin" (1974). Reverend Randollph is a Methodist clergyman who was formerly a professional quarterback. Randollph's church is based in the lower levels of a Chicago skyscraper.
The last novel in the series was finished after the author's death by his son.
9. Brother Athelstan
Answer: Paul C. Doherty
Paul C. Doherty is the author of a series of novels featuring Brother Athelstan, beginning with "The Nightingale Gallery" (1991). Brother Athelstan is a Dominican friar in the 14th century who resides in London. He is both intelligent and down to earth. He assists a coroner, Sir John Cranston, in investigating murders. Vivid descriptions and language are common in the stories.
10. Brother William of Baskerville
Answer: Umberto Eco
Brother William of Baskerville appears in only one novel, "The Name of the Rose" (1980). William is a Franciscan friar and former inquisitor. He finds himself investigating a series of murders at an Italian monastery. Using logic, William is able to solve the mystery though his line of reasoning does not completely describe what actually occurred.
In 1986, "The Name of the Rose" was adapted into a feature film starring Sean Connery as William.
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