The Club of Queer Trades is a collection of mystery short stories by G.K. Chesterton that centers on a unique club whose members earn their living through unusual and bizarre professions. These stories are interconnected and often involve bizarre crimes that actually have unexpected explanations rooted in the activities of the club members. The club was founded for people who create wholly original work and prove to be self-supporting. The stories are characterized by vivid descriptions of late Victorian London, satires of the legal system, and Chesterton's trademark humor.