Susanna, bridge columnist for the Spectator since 2000, has played for England Women’s Bridge team, winning the Lady Milne in 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2019, and for the Mixed Team at the 2016 World Bridge Games. She has won numerous domestic competitions, including the Hubert Phillips Bowl, the Corwen Trophy, the Easter Congress Guardian Trophy, the teams event at the London Year End Congress and the Whitelaw Cup.
Susanna was born in London and educated at the University of York. She was the literary editor of The Mail on Sunday from 1999 to 2018. She was previously deputy editor of The Week. She is married to the novelist John Preston.
Last updated: November 2024
Major International Selections
World Bridge Games (Mixed team): 2016
Lady Milne Trophy selections: 2010 (EBU team) 2011, 2013 2019 and 2020
Easter Congress Guardian Trophy winner : 2014
Hubert Phillips Bowl winner: 2018