Items related to The Compassion of Father Dowling
Synopsis
In a sleepy Midwestern town on the banks of the Fox River lives one of the greatest fictional detectives ever created. Father Dowling, the benevolent, brilliant priest of the St. Hilary church, leads and cares for his congregation and also finds the time to unravel the knottiest of mysteries.
Ralph McInerny s sleuthing priest has appeared in more than twenty-five novels, and his exploits were also made into a television series, The Father Dowling Mysteries.
But Father Dowling has also
appeared in many short stories as well, solving crimes no less complicated for their brevity.
Following the first celebrated collection, The Wisdom of Father Dowling, here are more of the best
Father Dowling mystery short stories, all collected for the first time. Each cunning case is carefully examined by the good father, accompanied by the cast of characters that fans around the world have grown to know and love. Whether unraveling the identity of a mysterious benefactor who left a suitcase full of money on the church s front steps or arbitrating between contesting
relatives to determine who is the real beneficiary of a large inheritance, Father Dowling brings his unique perspective and quiet determination to bear on each crime he encounters, leaving the guilty nowhere to hide.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From Booklist
St. Hilary’s parish, in the sleepy Illinois town of Fox River, is, to outward appearances, a quiet institution with a devout congregation. But within its walls lies a never-ending series of mysteries inevitably resolved by the Holmesian intellect of Father Dowling. Here, with the able assistance of the rectory housekeeper, Marie Murkin, and Phil Keegan, the Fox River Police Department’s chief of detectives, the good father sorts out mysteries large and small. A highlight among the 16 stories is Dowling’s investigation of how a suitcase packed with cash came to be left on the rectory steps. Another features a deadly competition between two business partners vying for the same woman. And for a unique murder weapon, let’s try a bee. The late McInerny wrote several mystery series, but the Father Dowling books were his most popular. Readers who savor relatively bloodless, nonviolent, cerebral mysteries have long gravitated to McInerny and Dowling. A satisfying, posthumous treat for McInerny fans. --Wes Lukowsky
Review
A genteel assembly, with a nod to Catholic mainstays like Bingo and approaching decrepitude, from an author who will be missed. --Kirkus Review (11/1/11 issue)
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherFive Star
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1432825100
- ISBN 13 9781432825102
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages352
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 51.12
Shipping:
US$ 4.30
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Compassion of Father Dowling
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35. Seller Inventory # G1432825100I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Compassion of Father Dowling
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35. Seller Inventory # G1432825100I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Compassion of Father Dowling
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35. Seller Inventory # G1432825100I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Compassion of Father Dowling
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35. Seller Inventory # G1432825100I4N10
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Compassion of Father Dowling
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35. Seller Inventory # G1432825100I2N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Compassion of Father Dowling
Seller: Goodwill, Brooklyn Park, MN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. This is a retired library book with typical wear/markings. May or may not have library stickers attached which will not be removed. There is handwriting, stickers or numbers inside the front cover Item has stickers or notes attached to cover and/or pages that have not been removed to prevent further damage Corners are bent. Stains on outside cover/inside the book. There is writing on cover of book. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CDs, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included. Seller Inventory # 2Y6ISV007QHD_ns
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Compassion of Father Dowling
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 3704489-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Compassion of Father Dowling
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 3704488-6
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Compassion of Father Dowling
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 18746885-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Compassion of Father Dowling
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 21-1432825100-G
Quantity: 1 available