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About Helen de Guerry Simpson

Birth

1897

Death

1940

Helen de Guerry Simpson was an Australian novelist and British Liberal Party politician.

Helen de Guerry Simpson was born in Sydney in 1897 and built a prolific career as a novelist, poet, and playwright.

Her artistic versatility led her to explore various creative fields, including music and screenwriting.

She is recognized for her significant contribution to the mystery and detective genre, with Ask A Policeman being one of her most iconic works.

Throughout her life, she published a total of 29 works covering themes of fiction, crime, and detective stories.

Beyond her literary career, she was actively involved in British politics as a member of the Liberal Party.