Helen Fowler Explained

Helen Fowler (born 1910) was an Australian writer. Her debut novel The Shades Will Not Vanish became a best seller and was adapted for radio and film.^[1]

Fowler studied arts at the University of Sydney and was a primary school teacher for several years.^[2] Fowler was active in conservative political groups in Australia.^[3]

Fowler left Sydney in 1957.^[4]

Books

• The Shades Will Not Vanish (1952) aka The Intruder
• The Family at Willow Bend (1955)
• The Careless People (1955)
• Green Leaves (1957)
• Hold a Bright Mirror (1959)^[5]
• The Refugee (1960)
• The Blazing Straw (1961)

External links

• Helen Fowler at AustLit

Notes and References

1. News: Countrywomen's Interests . . XLVII . 52 . New South Wales, Australia . 23 January 1953 . 6 March 2024 . 15 . National Library of Australia.
2. News: Sunday Afternoon Scene In Sydney Domain . . XI . 552 . New South Wales, Australia . 25 September 1952 . 6 March 2024 . 6 (Magazine Section) . National Library of Australia.
3. News: Our 1951 serial now best seller in U.S. . . 20 . 35 . Australia, Australia . 28 January 1953 . 6 March 2024 . 20 . National Library of Australia.
4. News: IRA activities. Hull Daily Mail. 25 August 1961. 6.
5. News: BITTER STUDY IN JEALOUSY . . 33 . 9,375 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 22 August 1959 . 6 March 2024 . 13 . National Library of Australia.