The Secret of Father Brown · Character
Imlack Smith
A smiling, mysterious man involved in a crime.
minor
Also known as Mr. Smith, old Smith, the smiling Smith, the wondering Smith
First appearance: the secret of father brown
Imlack Smith shows up with force in The Song of the Flying Fish. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Bank manager and musician; accompanies Smart to London, is present during the evening discussion, and is suspected by the housekeeper.
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