John Erskine

The Private Life of Helen of Troy John Erskine

The Private Life of Helen of Troy by John Erskine was a novel published in 1925 by Bobbs Merrill. It was the best-selling work of American fiction. The book was adapted from the Greek legend of Helen of Troy and follows the famous woman's life after the burning of Troy. The book follows Helen's family and how she navigates friendships, her marriage, and parenting her children after what many in her life call, 'the scandal.'