BBC Series

Plot Line

He was the essence of Eastern flats, he had a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling. He had eyes as empty as the North sea. He had a large shabby umbrella, which
constantly fell on the floor.

Book

"Flambeau was a figure as statuesque and international as the Kaiser."

"He had a different way of behaving and thinking that we can see it in his actions, for example, steal and the strategies he use to steal"

He was
philosopher, lay theologian, literary and art critic

In the same year that Chesterton wrote the book (1911/1912)

We have to trust in God no matter what. For example Valentine almost lost his hopes because he couldn't catch Flambeau, but God send him help.