Best-Selling Author at Library

Helen Simonson discussed her national best-selling novel, “The Summer Before the War,” today with Westporter Sybil Steinberg, Publisher’s Weekly contributing editor at the Westport Library. The audience was in for a real treat, not only did the interview produce some fascinating information, but Simonson was very humorous and had the audience laughing throughout the program. The novel takes place in 1914 in Rye, England, home to many famous authors, including Henry James. Said Woman’s Day of the book: “What begins as a study of a small-town society becomes a compelling account of war and its aftermath.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com