# Francis Boyle — The Secret of Father Brown character guide

> Francis Boyle in The Secret of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-the-secret-of-father-brown

## Who they are

A relative of Mr. Boyle.

## In the story

### [The Song of the Flying Fish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_father_brown_se/chapters/the-song-of-the-flying-fish)

Smart's new secretary; observes the conversations, is suspicious of the guests, and seeks Father Brown's advice after the theft.

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