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Alan Bradley is a Canadian mystery writer born in 1938. His background is marked by a challenging childhood; his father abandoned the family early on, and he was a sickly child, spending much of his time away from school. This isolation fostered his keen observation skills and fascination with chemistry, which heavily influences his writing.

Bradley is primarily known for his Flavia de Luce series, launched with the critically acclaimed The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. Flavia is a twelve-year-old chemistry enthusiast and amateur detective living in a decaying English manor house. Bradley's style is characterized by a distinctive, witty, and intelligent voice, often employing detailed descriptions of scientific experiments and a charmingly precocious protagonist.