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The Winter Secret
- Author
- Josephine Cox
- Narrator
- Sherry Baines
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 19 November 2026
- Run Time
- 10 hours 14 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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 is 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.
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‘Loved the story and the characters’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ★★★★★
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‘It's so well written and the story line was addictive’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ★★★★★
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‘What a brilliant book – so many rollercoasters, emotional, funny and sad’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ★★★★★
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‘A definite read again book on my shelf’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ★★★★★
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Details
- Author
- Josephine Cox
- Narrator
- Sherry Baines
- Duration
- 10 hours 14 minutes
- Release Date
- 19 November 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008781156
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Historical romance
Synopsis
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 is 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.
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