H. (Helena) Barnard
Helena Barnard is a historical fiction author. Born in Australia, Helena now resides in northern England, at the foot of Hadrian’s Wall. A Painted Winter is her debut novel and is book one of the four-part Pictish Conspiracy series.
Helena’s family background is British, and she has a passion for history and archaeology, particularly in relation to Britain. As a historical fiction writer, she focuses on shining a light on lesser-known fascinating moments in history and bringing these moments to life for readers.
Helena was previously a practising lawyer, with a Master of Laws (LLM), Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Arts.
Outside of writing, Helena enjoys travel, reading, and engaging with the #bookstagram community.
