R.D. Wingfield
R.D. Wingfield was a British author best known for his crime novels, particularly the popular series featuring the character Detective Inspector Jack Frost. Born on May 15, 1933, in London, he initially worked in various jobs, including as a civil servant and a television producer, before turning to writing.
His debut novel, Frost at Christmas, was published in 1984 and introduced readers to the grumpy yet endearing detective. Wingfield's work gained further recognition through the successful television adaptation of the Frost series, which aired in the 1990s, solidifying his legacy in the crime fiction genre.