The Winter Secret
Will be published approx. on 5. November 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-00-878113-2 (ISBN)
Description
As winter tightens its grip, who can she trust?
As the dark nights draw in, secrets hide in the shadows...
When Betsy Strong's mother marries a cruel man, her happy family life is shattered, and Betsy is forced to flee.
Seeking refuge with her godmother at her isolated Yorkshire cottage, she meets Linda - a runaway with secrets she won't share.
But Betsy's new life is far from a safe haven. She begins to suspect that no one in her new life are what they seem to be, and those who should protect her, may be putting her in harm's way.
Betsy must uncover the truth - before the shadows close in for good.
As the dark nights draw in, secrets hide in the shadows...
When Betsy Strong's mother marries a cruel man, her happy family life is shattered, and Betsy is forced to flee.
Seeking refuge with her godmother at her isolated Yorkshire cottage, she meets Linda - a runaway with secrets she won't share.
But Betsy's new life is far from a safe haven. She begins to suspect that no one in her new life are what they seem to be, and those who should protect her, may be putting her in harm's way.
Betsy must uncover the truth - before the shadows close in for good.
Reviews / Votes
Readers love Josephine Cox: 'Loved the story and the characters' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ????? 'It's so well written and the story line was addictive' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ????? 'What a brilliant book - so many rollercoasters, emotional, funny and sad' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ????? 'A definite read again book on my shelf' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ?????More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
270 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-878113-2 (9780008781132)
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Josephine Cox | Gilly Middleton
The Winter Secret
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Josephine Cox was born in Blackburn, one of ten children who never forgot her own experience of hardship. She had a long and happy marriage to her husband, Ken, and was immensely proud of her family and her grandchildren. Josephine's books have sold over twenty million copies worldwide, and she said of her success, 'I could never imagine a single day without writing. It's been that way since as far back as I can remember.' Her stories live on through Gilly Middleton who worked with Josephine for many years and writes new stories inspired by her world.