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Alan Bradley, born in 1938, is an accomplished writer known for his distinctive style and profound insights into human nature. His works are characterized by their blend of historical background and crime elements, which have won him a wide audience.

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“I remembered a piece of sisterly advice, which Feely once gave Daffy and me: "If ever you're accosted by a man," she'd said, "kick him in the Casanovas and run like blue blazes!" Although it had sounded at the time like a useful bit of intelligence, the only problem was that I didn't know where the Casanovas were located. I'd have to think of something else.”

Book:The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Source: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

“While you've been gadding about the countryside, we've held a meeting, and we've all of us decided that you must go.' In short, we've voted you out of the family,' Daffy said. 'It was unanimous.”

Book:The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag

Source: The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag

“They seem nice, though, your sisters, really,' Porcelain remarked. 'Ha!' I said. 'Shows what little you know! I hate them!' 'Hate them? I should have thought you'd love them.' 'Of course I love them,' I said.... 'That's why I'm so good at hating them.”

Humor Family Mystery

Book:A Red Herring Without Mustard

Source: A Red Herring Without Mustard

“I remembered that Beethoven's symphonies had sometimes been given names... they should have call [the Fifth] the Vampire, because it simply refused to lie down and die.”

Humor Music Humour Beethoven Symphonies

Book:The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag

Source: The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag

“I had concocted the gunpowder myself from niter, sulfur, charcoal, and a happy heart. When working with explosives, I've found that attitude is everything.”

Humor Explosives

Book:I Am Half-Sick of Shadows

Source: I Am Half-Sick of Shadows

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Born: 1938
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 81

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