# John Elias — The Incredulity of Father Brown character guide

> John Elias in The Incredulity of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Elias, the smiling Elias, Mr. Elias

**First appearance:** 0007-the-curse-of-the-golden-cross

## Who they are

A smiling man involved in a mystery.

## In the story

### [The Ghost of Gideon Wise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/chapters/the-ghost-of-gideon-wise)

Bolshevist leader; described as a narrow-faced rascal and compared to Stein.

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