Season of Light

A lush, opulent tale of romance and revolution * Marie Claire *McMahon takes no prisoners in this gripping, intelligent historical novel * Independent *The novel is given depth and colour by the appearance of real historical figures, such as Corday and Mme de Genlis and by McMahon’s meticulous research and sense of period…. a spirited and engaging read * Daily Express *Well-observed and absorbing to the end * Woman & Home *Asa carries the story. She is a fascinating, contradictory heroine: she may be reckless and sometimes naïve, but she is also fiercely intelligent, ardent and loyal * Historical Novels Society *More Georgette Heyer than Hilary Mantel, this fluent novel captures that heady energy that proves so attractive to young women seeking ‘very heaven’ in the arms of some revolutionary youth. – Emma Hagestadt * i NEWSPAPER *Well-researched historical figures and references root the book firmly in its setting. * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *A well-written historical novel with compelling characters. * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *bewitching * CHOICE *

Katharine McMahon studied English and Drama at Bristol University. She has worked as a teacher in schools and universities, as a Royal Literary Fund Fellow supporting student writing and has run national training courses. She is involved with local theatre and lives with her family in Hertfordshire. Visit her website at katharinemcmahon.com.

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