Evadne Price was an Australian-British author, journalist, and astrologer best known for her diverse literary career under multiple pseudonyms. Writing as Helen Zenna Smith, she gained recognition for her World War I novels, including "Not So Quiet..." and "Women of the Aftermath," which offered stark portrayals of women ambulance drivers during the conflict. Her prolific output spanned genres from children's literature to romance novels, showcasing her versatility as a writer.
Price's career evolved from acting and journalism to become one of Britain's most adaptable writers. She worked as a war correspondent for "The People" during World War II, covering major events from the Allied invasion to the Nuremberg Trials. Her writing often explored themes of resilience and female endurance, particularly in wartime settings. Beyond fiction, she contributed to radio scripts, screenplays, and even astrology columns, becoming a familiar face on early British television with her astrological segments.
In her later years, Price returned to Australia with her husband, where she continued writing, including a horoscope column for "Australian Vogue". Though she left an unfinished autobiography titled "Mother Painted Nude," her legacy endures through her vivid wartime narratives and contributions to multiple literary and journalistic fields.