Helen Bryan is a successful author of fiction, well-known for her evocative storytelling and richly drawn characters. Born in Virginia, she grew up in Tennessee and later graduated from Barnard College. After many years of living in London, she qualified and practiced as a barrister in England before deciding to focus on her writing career.
Bryan's first novel, "War Brides," was published in 2007 and quickly became a bestseller. The book, which is now available on Kindle and in paperback, tells the story of five young women and their wartime romances, set against the backdrop of a daring rescue plot and long-delayed revenge. Her second novel, "The Sisterhood," is a romantic, religious, and mystery saga spanning 400 years and set in sixteenth century Spain and Spanish America, featuring an unlikely modern heroine. Bryan's latest novel, "The Valley," is the first book of "The Valley Trilogy" and is set in colonial times in the wilderness of Virginia Colony.
In addition to her novels, Bryan is also the author of a biography, "Martha Washington First Lady of Liberty," which won an Award of Merit from the Colonial Dames of America. She has also written a layman's guide to the English planning system, "Planning Applications and Appeals." Bryan is known for her dedication to her craft and her ability to weave together complex and engaging stories that captivate readers. She welcomes feedback and comments from her readers.