The Winter Secret

Josephine Cox author Gilly Middleton author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Publishing:5th Nov '26

£9.99

This title is due to be published on 5th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

The Winter Secret cover

The brand new emotional and gripping family drama for 2026 from the Sunday Times bestseller

As winter tightens its grip, who can she trust?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.

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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

ISBN: 9780008781132

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 21mm

Weight: 270g

384 pages