Bestselling author Kate Mosse, known for her historical novels like "Labyrinth," has penned a new short book exploring her profound appreciation for autumn, a season she considers her favorite. Mosse's personal reflections on the season are intertwined with her deep affection for Sussex, the English county where she has lived for most of her life and uses as inspiration for her writing.
Mosse finds particular joy in October, describing it as a time to revel in the sensory details of the season: the texture of leaves, the changing colors of the trees, and the sound of twigs underfoot. This appreciation for autumn extends to her interest in Halloween, which she connects to ancient traditions and the belief that the transition from October to November was a time when natural laws were suspended, allowing spirits to roam.
Her new book also touches upon another significant autumn event, Bonfire Night. Mosse highlights the historic Bonfire Night celebrations in Lewes, East Sussex, noting its evolution into the world's largest Guy Fawkes event and describing it as "uniquely and weirdly English."
This work is the third in a series of short books by well-known authors focusing on the seasons, following contributions from Michael Morpurgo and Val McDermid. Mosse's writing advocates for embracing the season and encourages readers to "marvel at the world around us."