Helen Simonson
Helen Simonson is an English-born author who spent her teenage years in East Sussex.
She holds degrees from the London School of Economics and Stony Brook Southampton.
Now a dual UK/USA citizen, Simonson lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two sons.
Her debut novel, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, was a New York Times bestseller, selling over a million copies and being published in 21 countries.
Her second novel, The Summer Before the War, also achieved bestseller status internationally.
Simonson's newest work is The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club.
Her writing often explores English village life and societal changes, drawing praise for its charm and wit.
