R.D. Wingfield

Rodney David Wingfield was a highly respected and well-regarded British novelist, best known for his Detective Inspector Jack Frost crime fiction series. He was born in Hackney, Greater London and attended Coopers' Company School. During World War II, Wingfield was evacuated to Frome, Somerset. After the war, he worked in the East End of London and then started working for Petrofina. It was during this time that he began writing, eventually becoming a full-time writer after leaving his job.

Wingfield is primarily known for his Inspector Frost series, which has left behind a legacy that many authors can only dream of. His work is highly regarded in the world of crime fiction and has served as a beacon for aspiring writers in the genre. In addition to his novels, Wingfield was also a prolific writer of radio crime plays and comedy scripts. Some of his most notable work in radio included pieces written for the late Kenneth Williams, star of the Carry On films.

Despite his success, Wingfield was known for being a modest man who shunned the London publicity scene. He preferred to live a quiet life in Basildon, Essex with his wife of 52 years, and only son. Wingfield's work continues to be celebrated and appreciated by both critics and the general public alike, solidifying his place as a highly respected and well-regarded writer in the world of crime fiction.