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The Letter by Josephine Cox is a poignant tale exploring themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The story revolves around a woman living in a small town who receives an unexpected letter, unearthing secrets from the past that will change her life forever. As she navigates the complexities of her memories and emotions, readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery and understanding.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartfelt tales with a mix of mystery and emotional depth. It weaves together family secrets and the power of love and redemption, making it perfect for those who enjoy stories that tug at the heartstrings while unveiling new layers of intrigue.

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The Letter

Will its words uncover a dark family secret?Readers love Josephine Cox!'Loved the story and the characters''Family secrets hidden away for years. I really loved this story''I was hooked from start to finish''This one goes to the top of my list ... a five star read'

The new emotional and gripping family drama for 2023 from the No.1 bestselling author

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Will its words uncover a dark family secret?

Readers love Josephine Cox!

‘Loved the story and the characters’

‘Family secrets hidden away for years. I really loved this story’

‘I was hooked from start to finish’

‘This one goes to the top of my list … a five star read’

Another gripping and dramatic family drama from the Sunday Times bestseller

The Letter follows the story of Bella who can’t wait to be married to her fiancée, Sidney. She dreams of the day she will walk up the aisle, given away by her widowed father, with her bookish sister Alice as her bridesmaid.

Their lives are disturbed when they receive a letter from their fifteen-year-old cousin, Millie. Taken in by her austere aunt and uncle after her parents were killed in an accident, Millie claims she is being badly treated and pleads to be rescued.

When the two sisters take a trip to find out the truth, things take a troubling turn. Millie is brought home to live with them, her only possessions her ill-fitting clothes and a tatty suitcase.

But soon they begin questioning this act of kindness. Does their teenage cousin just need some love and care? Or is she a troublemaker, with only mischief and malice on her mind…?

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The Letter by Josephine Cox has received rave reviews, with readers praising its captivating storyline, well-developed characters, and emotional depth. Many found it both addictive and engaging, classifying it as a book they'd revisit. Renowned for her storytelling, Cox is celebrated for crafting narratives that evoke strong emotions, making it hard for readers to put her books down.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008128647

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Josephine Cox was born in Blackburn, one of ten children. At the age of sixteen, Josephine met and married her husband Ken, and had two sons. When the boys started school, she decided to go to college and eventually gained a place at Cambridge University. She was unable to take this up as it would have meant living away from home, but she went into teaching – and started to write her first full-length novel. She won the ‘Superwoman of Great Britain’ Award, for which her family had secretly entered her, at the same time as her novel was accepted for publication.

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