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Podcast: 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales
Episode: THE PURPLE WIG A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY by G.K.CHESTERTON
Description: The Duke of Exmoor wears a wig which people believe hides a family disfigurement- namely a deformed ear. He creates a terrible curse that would befall anyone who sees his naked head. When a local reporter calls out the Duke for creating a false curse Father Brown, using his understanding of human behavior, challenges the Duke to reveal his secret. Â