The Club of Queer Trades by G. K. Chesterton

A series of strange cases are unraveled by Basil Grant, a former judge turned detective, who investigates the peculiar members of a secret club where each person earns a living through an entirely original profession. From a man who creates adventures to another who impersonates private detectives, the stories twist logic and delight in absurdity. The overarching plot connects these tales with sharp social commentary and surprise revelations. Chesterton’s wit and paradoxes challenge conventional thinking. It’s a playful detective collection filled with whimsy and philosophical humor.