Celebrated author, Kate, will be in conversation about her new book ‘Autumn’ with Henri Brocklebank of Sussex Wildlife Trust and Sienna Jay.

Speaker: Kate Mosse, in conversation with Henri Brocklebank and Sienna Jay

Acclaimed, bestselling author, Kate Mosse CBE, lives in Sussex and was born and raised here. She is an award-winning novelist, non-fiction writer, playwright and historian. Kate will be in conversation about her latest book Autumn: The Story of a Season, with Henri Brocklebank (https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsussexwildlifetrust.org.uk%2Four-cause%2Fsenior-leadership-team%2F&data=05%7C02%7CSarahWatson%40sussexwt.org.uk%7C5932ba15d8d54ddf505d08df18e57a02%7C747372391ff64f1dbb3c54eccd156795%7C0%7C0%7C639257046036054957%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G4wDfmTnkxFw43%2B4kTeAQwfrBycNqSaQQPb61IQwXRo%3D&reserved=0), Director of Conservation for Sussex Wildlife Trust, and Sienna Jay, co-organiser of Loughborough University’s Literary Festival currently studying for a MA in Contemporary Literature and Culture.

Inspired by Sussex landscapes and traditions and exploring folklore, nature and creativity, Autumn (published in September), is Kate’s love-letter to the county. It's an atmospheric portrait of the season, starting in her own garden in Chichester. In a magical adventure, she takes us to the Sussex marshlands of her childhood where she spots plovers and Goldeneye duck, purple Sea-lavender, Brent Geese and Curlews...

‘Full of warmth and joy, love of people, places, and nature. I adored this book’

Caroline Quentin

Signed copies of Autumn will be available on the day in our shop at £16.99.

Kate Mosse has published twelve novels and story collections translated into 38 languages, including the multimillion-selling Languedoc Trilogy, Labyrinth, Sepulchre and Citadel and the number one bestselling Joubert Family Chronicles. Her non-fiction includes Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries and Feminist History for Every Day of the Year.

Kate is also the Founder Director of the Women's Prize for Fiction and the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, and the #WomanInHistory campaign. and visiting professor at the University of Chichester. In 2024, she was awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to literature, women and charity.

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Proceeds from this event support Rye Harbour Discovery Centre and our work to connect people with nature.

Our café is open from 10am to 3.45pm, serving refreshments and light lunches.

Venue: Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, Harbour Road, Rye, TN31 7FW. See our website (https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/rye-harbour/) for how to find us. The Centre sits within the nature reserve and houses a cafe, gift shop and public toilets, free wifi is available.

Parking: There is a large parish council-run car park, at Harbour Road, Rye Harbour, Rye TN31 7TT, about a 10 minute walk from the Discovery Centre.

Public Transport: The 313 Stagecoach bus travels from Rye train station to Rye Harbour village.

Accessibility: Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, a wheelchair-friendly venue, with a step-free entrance ramp and wheelchair accessible, unisex toilets. Tickets are free for accompanying carers and sighted guides.

Dogs: Although we welcome well-behaved dogs to the café, they are not permitted at this event (except assistance dogs).

Cancellation policy: Refunds are not usually available within 30 days of a scheduled event. Please read our Terms and Conditions (https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/help-advice/policies/course-and-event-bookings-terms-and-conditions/) before booking.

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Photo credit: Kate Mosse (c)

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