Alan Bradley

Alan Bradley (born 1938) is a Canadian author known for his Flavia de Luce mystery series. Growing up in a small town in northern Ontario, he developed a fascination with the Victorian era. After a career in journalism and advertising, Bradley turned to writing, publishing his first Flavia de Luce novel, "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie", in 2007. The series follows the adventures of Flavia de Luce, an 11-year-old chemist and amateur detective living in 1950s England. Bradley's witty and charming writing style, combined with Flavia's precocious intelligence and infectious enthusiasm, has garnered critical acclaim. The Flavia de Luce series has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and been translated into 37 languages. It has won numerous awards, including the Agatha Award for Best First Novel (2008), Barry Award for Best First Novel (2008), and Macavity Award for Best Juvenile Mystery (2008). Bradley's success as a mystery writer has cemented his place as a beloved author and a master of the genre.