Helen Forrester was born in Hoylake, Cheshire, the eldest of seven children. For many years, until she married, her home was Liverpool, a city that features prominently in her work. For many decades, she made her home with her husband and son in Alberta, Canada. Helen died in 2011 aged 92.

Praise for Liverpool Miss:‘Records of hardship during the Thirties or earlier are not rare; but this has features that make it stand apart’Observer‘The story of a young girl’s courage and perseverance against adversity… warm-hearted and excellent’Manchester Evening News

Helen Forrester was born in Hoylake, Cheshire, the eldest of seven children. For many years, until she married, her home was Liverpool, a city that features prominently in her work. For many decades, she made her home with her husband and son in Alberta, Canada. Helen died in 2011 aged 92.

Praise for Liverpool Miss:‘Records of hardship during the Thirties or earlier are not rare; but this has features that make it stand apart’Observer‘The story of a young girl’s courage and perseverance against adversity… warm-hearted and excellent’Manchester Evening News