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Autumn

An atmospheric memoir of the season of change from the no. 1 bestselling author of Labyrinth - 'a golden read' MATT HAIG

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By: Kate Mosse
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An atmospheric memoir of the season of change from the no. 1 bestselling novelist Kate Mosse

'A beautifully written exploration of nature, memory and life itself. Wonderfully mellow, a golden read' MATT HAIG

'Profoundly captivating, a beautiful book that lingers in the mind.' ELIF SHAFAK

'When the leaves turn to copper and there is dew on the grass in the early morning, I still have that same spike of expectation and anticipation'

In Autumn, Kate Mosse celebrates the season of shifting light and crisp mornings. This magical journey through the turning year captures the ever-changing colours of the autumn landscape, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the drift of migrating birds and the last warmth of the sun.

Starting in her own garden, Kate leads us out to the misty Fishbourne marshes of her childhood, with their vast skies and wading birds, and into ancient yew forests/ steeped in myth and mystery. We travel across the harvest fields, follow the river bends of the Ouse and the Lavant, and join the crowds at Lewes on Bonfire Night, where the air crackles with flame and torchlight.

Exploring nature, folklore, memory and history, Autumn is a love letter to Sussex and an atmospheric portrait of the season from one of our most celebrated writers.©2026 Kate Mosse (P)2026 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science Memoir
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Critic reviews

A beautifully written exploration of nature, memory and life itself. Wonderfully mellow, a golden read (MATT HAIG)
Profoundly captivating, a beautiful book that lingers in the mind (ELIF SHAFAK)
Full of warmth and joy, and a love of people, places and nature. I adored this book. (CAROLINE QUENTIN)
Tender reflections on time and place... Mosse takes infectious delight in weaving her memories through bronze age camps, iron age forts, wetlands, the downs and the Devil's Dyke, composing a hymn to Sussex's countryside and braiding rambly byways of fact and legend with personal memories.
Kate Mosse is a persuasive advocate for the joys of autumn. Her advice is to immerse yourself in the season and 'remember to marvel at the world around us'
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A heartwarming reflection on the beautiful season that gently takes us from summer to winter.

Short and sweet

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This is a really interesting book that kept me wanting more. I have never been to Chichester before, but I could imagine myself being there next to the writer viewing the parks. I could picture the bonfire boys. The book seems somehow alive. Just looked out of my window on the green and watching the red and green leaves and the birds and squirrels. A really enjoyable read.

Forever autumn

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A wonderful heartfelt journey through Autumn beautifully narrated by the author. Her passion for the Sussex countryside is wonderfully sincere. A beautiful book

Autumn beautifully captured

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I was greedy with this book and listened to it all in one go! I absolutely loved Kate reading this to me as I painted. Her voice was comforting and calming.

I love Sussex and this book made me want to explore it even more.

While listening I was recommending it to friends.

Here’s to Autumn!

A love letter to Autumn and Sussex

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