Johanna Bell

Johanna Bell was born in London and grew up in Surrey. Her first job was as a children's party organiser and lifeguard at a local leisure centre. She made the switch to journalism after leaving school and training for her NCTJ and NCE qualifications. Johanna worked as a local and national journalist for more than 15 years before making the move to books following her daughter's birth. Her passion for history, and in particular the world wars, comes from listening to her Grandad's stories of life on the frontline during World War Two and her love for her cousin who died serving for the Royal Marines in Northern Ireland.

Johanna lives in Suffolk with her husband, their two daughters and their scruffy dog. She loves to read thrillers and watch murder mysteries, as well as going for long walks and pub lunches with her family.

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