The Incredulity of Father Brown · Character
Gideon Wise
A rich, self-made magnate whose fortune and opinions make him a public monument, and whose death becomes the puzzle that will not stay solved.
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Also known as Gideon, Wise, old Wise, old Gideon, the late Gideon Wise
First appearance: The Incredulity of Father Brown
As a major figure in The Incredulity of Father Brown, Gideon Wise is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A millionaire involved in the events surrounding the Coptic Cup murders.
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Gideon Wise is one of those wealthy men whose name carries weight in business and in the newspapers, a figure whose money and confidence touch everyone around him. His wealth draws hangers-on, dependents, and enemies in…
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- Curse and suspicion
- Darnaway family mystery
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