Helen Simonson

Historical Fiction Humor
  • 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.

Books by Helen Simonson