Ordinarily, anyone who made such a remark to my face would go to the top of my short list for strychnine

Ordinarily, anyone who made such a remark to my face would go to the top of my short list for strychnine

Alan Bradley is a fictional character created by Canadian author Alan Bradley. He is the protagonist of the Flavia de Luce mystery series, which follows the adventures of an eleven-year-old amateur detective with a passion for chemistry and solving crimes in the English countryside.

The quote “Ordinarily, anyone who made such a remark to my face would go to the top of my short list for strychnine” perfectly encapsulates Flavia’s sharp wit and no-nonsense attitude. Despite her young age, Flavia is incredibly intelligent and quick-witted, often using her knowledge of chemistry to outsmart her adversaries. She is not one to be trifled with, and anyone who underestimates her does so at their own peril.

Flavia’s love of chemistry plays a significant role in the series, as she often uses her knowledge of poisons and other chemicals to solve mysteries and catch criminals. Strychnine, a highly toxic poison, is just one of the many substances that Flavia is familiar with, and she is not afraid to use it if necessary. While she may not actually resort to poisoning someone, the threat alone is usually enough to make her enemies think twice before crossing her.