A first-generation ‘Somersetonian’, Helen grew up in Chilcompton and is the author of Unsung Women in Somerset. She went to secondary school in Bath, then attended the University of Bristol (only just over the border!). After more than 8 years living abroad (a short spell in Italy and 7+ years in Ecuador), she returned to Somerset in 2018 and lived in Shepton Mallet with her husband, kids and step-kids for 4 years before moving to Midsomer Norton. 

Helen is currently working on a Junior Edition of Unsung Women in Somerset and has already published books about South America, including Jungle-tastic Tales and Inca-tastic Tales, having previously lived in Ecuador for many years.

Helen studied Spanish and Italian at university and has a lifelong passion for history, especially that of historical women who made history, but have been sidelined.