Alan Bradley

Alan Bradley

3 Series

Alan Bradley is a Canadian author known for his mystery novels. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked for 25 years as Director of Television Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. His character Flavia de Luce, introduced in a 2007 contest which he won, marked his successful transition to writing.

Author: Alan Bradley In "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie," eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce discovers a dying man in her family's garden, thrusting her into a complex mystery. Set in 1950s England, Flavia uses her passion for chemistry to unravel the murder, which connects to a decades-old scandal involving her father. As she delves deeper, she uncovers family secrets and faces danger, all while navigating her strained relationships with her sisters. Flavia's intelligence and resourcefulness drive her quest for truth, making this a compelling tale of intrigue and discovery.

Flavia de Luce

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

(2009)

The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag

(2010)

A Red Herring Without Mustard

(2011)

I Am Half-Sick of Shadows

(2011)

Speaking from Among the Bones

(2012)

The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches

(2014)

The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse

(2014)

As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust

(2015)

Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd

(2016)

The Grave's a Fine and Private Place

(2017)

The Golden Tresses of the Dead

(2019)

What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust

(2024)

Non-Fiction

Ms Holmes of Baker Street: The Truth About Sherlock

(1989)

The Shoebox Bible

(2006)

Anthologies

A Study in Sherlock

(2011)

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