Cross's first novel, My Summer of Love, was published in 2001 and was the winner of a Betty Trask Award in 2002.
It was made into an acclaimed film directed by Paweł Pawlikowski and starring Emily Blunt and Natalie Press.
Her third and latest novel, Spilt Milk, Black Coffee, was published in 2009.
Helen Cross lives in Birmingham with her partner Andy, and her two daughters, Kendra and Cleo.
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