But I do know that for a long time the Crown was in a city to the north of here, and before that it was brought across the sea from another country, and the name of that country was Brinn.
"The Keeper"
Henry Beam Piper
Abingdon knew most of the extraordinary people in London; and if half one hears is true Nicol Brinn is as mad as a hatter.
"Fire-Tongue"
Sax Rohmer
As Mr. Nicol Brinn had a rarely critical taste in friendship, none but a fortunate few had seen the long room with its two large windows overlooking Piccadilly.
"Fire-Tongue"
Sax Rohmer
