Brian Flynn

Born in 1885 in Leyton, Essex, this English mystery writer won a scholarship to the City of London School and later worked in the civil service. During the First World War he served as a Special Constable on the Home Front, while also teaching evening classes and acting in his spare time.

He began writing detective fiction in the 1920s and went on to produce a remarkably large body of work, with more than fifty mystery novels published between 1927 and 1958. He is especially associated with classic British puzzle mysteries and is also linked to the pseudonym Charles Wogan.

Although he was overlooked for many years, his work has enjoyed a modern revival through reprints, bringing his intricate plots and Golden Age atmosphere back to new audiences. For listeners who enjoy vintage whodunits, he offers the pleasures of sharp setups, clever clues, and a strong sense of period charm.