'A GATHERING LIGHT is a remarkable debut, a book that sweeps across the genre boundaries of murder, mystery, romance, and historical fiction - resulting in an original novel that is both gripping and touching.'

Scott Turow

'If ever a book deserved to cross over, this is it...this is a wonderfully rich, involving and beautifully written book.'

Adele Geras, Guardian

'The wonderfully confident debut by Jennifer Donnelly.'

Lindsay Fraser, Sunday Herald

'Part history, part compelling murder mystery, Jennifer Donnelly's A GATHERING LIGHT brings the past to powerful and vivid life.'

Celia Rees

The best teen read of the year? Character-rich, atmospheric coming-of-age novel

Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times

An exquisitely compelling book

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