Father Ignatius Brown, an amateur detective, defies his Bishop's orders and transports a holy relic from his church to Rome, a cross once belonging to St. Augustin. On the channel crossing, he suspects a fellow traveler, Mr. Dobson, who is not what he claims to be.
The Detective
A cunning thief with the ability to alter their identity has stolen priceless masterpieces, and Detective Father Brown must use his keen mind to track them down.
