Helen Pryke is a British author who has been living in the north of Italy for almost 30 years, learning everything about Italians, their culture, and their way of life. Helen writes emotional women’s fiction set in Italy that deals with the difficult subject of abuse in a sensitive way. She also writes middle grade fiction under the pen name, Julia E. Clements.

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The Innocenti Saga

The Healer’s Secret (book 1) – Women’s Fiction, Historical (Available in English and Italian)

“I loved the fact that mystery after mystery kept being revealed and they were all solved in the end.”

The Dragonfly Grove (book 2) – Women’s Fiction, Historical, Magical Realism

“Anyone who loves history, adventure and magical would appreciate these stories.”

A Dragonfly in Winter (book 3) – Women’s Fiction, Historical, Magical Realism

“Helen has a special talent in describing mystical surroundings. I always feel like I’m sitting in the middle of the room where the events are taking place.”

Standalone Novels/Stories

Walls of silence – Women’s Fiction (Available in English and Italian)

“A sad but powerful story, one that will cause you to be thankful for your own life, and certainly not be envious of Maria.”

Autumn Sky – Women’s Fiction, Short Story (Available in English and Italian)

“A beautiful short story that shines a light on domestic psychological abuse that is both readable and insightful.”

Coming Home for Christmas– Fantasy, Short Story

“A beautiful short story that shines a light on domestic psychological abuse that is both readable and insightful.”