Susanna Gross

Susanna Gross
Born	London, England
Occupation(s)	Literary editor, bridge player
Years active	1999–present
Known for	Literary editor for The Mail on Sunday, bridge columnist for The Spectator

Susanna Gross has served as the literary editor for The Mail on Sunday since 1999 and has contributed as a bridge columnist to The Spectator starting in 2000.

In addition to her editorial roles, she has participated in both national and international bridge competitions, representing England in the Lady Milne Trophy, which is the yearly women's home international event.

Life

Born in London, Gross pursued her studies at the University of York. Her professional background includes editorial positions at the Daily Mail, where she worked as an editor, as well as serving as features editor at Harper's Bazaar and deputy editor at The Week.

She is the daughter of literary critic John Gross and literary editor Miriam Gross, and the granddaughter of humanitarian Kurt May. Gross is married to the novelist and critic John Preston. Her brother, Tom Gross, is a journalist focusing on Middle Eastern issues. Following her mother’s remarriage, she became the stepdaughter of Sir Geoffrey Owen.