Kate Williams fell in love with the eighteenth century whilst studying for her BA at the University of Oxford. She has an MA from Queen Mary, University of London and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. She is also a lecturer and TV consultant, appearing regularly on BBC and Channel 4 programmes to discuss her work. She lives in London.
Scintillating . . . Williams illuminates [Josephine's character] with skill. * Country Life * A whirlwind tour of French history. -- Virginia Rounding * Telegraph * Williams is the Cole Porter of 18th century history. Her serious and thorough investigation is presented in an accessible and playful way. * The Times * Kate Williams' entrancing biography of Josephine is a sparkling account of this most fallible and endearing of women. * Daily Mail *