Eine Schuhschachtel voller Erinnerungen - mehr hat Kelly von ihrer Vergangenheit nicht aufbewahrt. Und wenn Barney sie nicht trotz seiner Liebe eines Morgens verlassen und eine erschreckende Leere in Kellys Leben zurückgelassen hätte, würde sie ewig vor dem traurigen Geheimnis ihrer Kindheit davonlaufen. So aber beschließt sie, sich den dunklen Schatten zu stellen und zurückzukehren nach Blackburn, an den Ort, an dem vor fast dreißig Jahren alles begann: damals, als ihr Vater wie so oft betrunken auf ihre Mutter losging - und ihr Bruder in Notwehr ein Familiendrama auslöste.
Josephine Cox Bücher
Josephine Cox ist eine Autorin, deren Werke in die dunkleren Winkel der menschlichen Psyche vordringen. Ihre Romane erforschen komplexe Beziehungen und die verborgenen Geheimnisse unter der Oberfläche scheinbar gewöhnlicher Leben. Mit ihrer Fähigkeit, fesselnde weibliche Charaktere und spannungsgeladene Erzählungen zu schaffen, zieht sie die Leser in Welten voller Intrigen und emotionaler Tiefe. Unter dem Pseudonym Jane Brindle schrieb Cox packende psychologische Thriller, die ihre Meisterschaft in diesem Genre unter Beweis stellen.







Die längste Nacht ihres Lebens
- 352 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
Ada Williams' Entschluß steht fest: Sie, die einst die Männer nur so um den Finger gewickelt hat und heute auf die Pflege ihres hartherzigen Sohnes Peter angewiesen ist, wird aufräumen mit ihrer Vergangenheit und mit der Schuld, die seit Jahren auf ihr lastet. Das entscheidende Telefonat mit ihrem Anwalt soll endlich dafür sorgen, dass Ada ihren Frieden wiederfindet. Doch sie hat nicht damit gerechnet, wie groß Peters Habgier ist: Als er seine Mutter belauscht und um sein Erbe fürchten muß, reift in ihm ein schrecklicher Entschluß.§Um wieviel wärmer und fröhlicher verläuft das Leben der Boltons, die mit ihren drei aufgeweckten Kindern das Beste aus jedem neuen Tag machen. Die romantischen Zwillinge Ellie und Betsy würden sich nie träumen lassen, dass ausgerechnet bei ihnen das Schicksal zuschlägt. Bis zu dem Moment, als Peter Williams Rache übt und die Bolton-Mädchen buchstäblich über Nacht erwachsen werden müssen. . .
Heartrending and breathtaking, Bad Boy Jack from Sunday Times bestselling writer Josephine Cox is perfect for fans of Lesley Pearse and Rosie Goodwin. 'Cox's talent as a storyteller never lets you escape' Daily Mail
By 1870 Emma Grady has spent seven years of servitude as a convict in Australia. Emma lives for the day when she will return to England, to face those who cheated and betrayed her. And to Marlow Tanner, the man she loves - and whose tragic child she had borne and then lost. Emma struggles to make something of her life in Australia despite the sinister presence of her employer's evil son Foster. His determination to 'have' Emma leads to dark and terrifying consequences. As Emma battles against adversity, she is unaware that in England the child she has given up for dead is being lovingly raised by Marlow's sister Old Sal, who teaches Emma's daughter Molly to be an expert pickpocket. Will Emma ever be reunited with Marlow? Even if she finds him, will he still love her? And what of the child lost to both of them? Emma is plagued with fears but her love for Marlow never weakens - and can never be forgotten...
A Time for Us
- 480 Seiten
- 17 Lesestunden
Lucy Nolan has everything she could wish for - until tragedy intervenes
A Woman's Fortune
- 432 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
The new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Josephine Cox - the master storyteller.
Vagabonds
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Three years have passed since Emma's return to Lancashire. Her uncle, Caleb Crowther, curses her return, he is terrified when she is determined to expose his treachery of twenty-two years ago. Not content with his efforts to destroy Emma, he hounds Molly, her estranged daughter. Born to a life of crime and poverty, will Molly ever discover the truth of her parentage? Emma tries to locate her, but Molly and her children have become vagabonds. Their life at times is almost unbearable, but Molly has inherited her mother's indomitable spirit. This is the concluding volume of the Emma Grady series (Outcast, Alley Urchin).
Born to Serve
- 504 Seiten
- 18 Lesestunden
'I can take him away from you any time I want.' Her mistress's cruel taunt is deeply disturbing to Jenny. But why should Claudia be interested in a servant's sweetheart? Jenny reckons without Claudia's vicious nature; using a wily trick she seduces Frank, who, overcome with shame, departs for a new life in Blackburn. Losing her sweetheart is just the first of many disasters that leave Jenny struggling to cope alone. When Claudia gives birth to Frank's baby girl she cruelly disowns the helpless infant and relies on Jenny to care for little Katie and love her as her own. Always afraid for the beloved child who has come to depend on her, Jenny is constantly called upon to show courage and fortitude to fight for all she holds dear. In her heart she yearns for Frank, believing that one day they must be reunited. When Fate takes a hand, it seems as though Jenny may see her dreams come true.
Whistledown Woman
- 566 Seiten
- 20 Lesestunden
20/20 Edition - Headline 20th Anniversary Edition WHISTLEDOWN WOMAN shows a saga-writing legend at her finest On a moonlit night in 1898, Kathleen Wyman lies in labour at Bessington Hall, her husband Edward sure that she has been unfaithful. In a jealous rage he gives the baby away to Rona Parrish, a gypsy summoned to help with the delivery, whilst Kathleen, mad with grief, is committed to an asylum. The little girl, named Starlena after Rona’s mother, grows up in ignorance of her true parentage and vast inheritance, believing her birthplace to be the beautiful Whistledown Valley. But Rona, always afraid, stays watchful for any sign that someone might track Starlena down – someone who means her harm…
Let Loose the Tigers
- 306 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Queenie Bedford fled her native Blackburn and the bitter knowledge that she and Rick Marsden, the man she loved, could never marry. But in 1965 she returned north again to stand by her friend Sheila Thorogood, imprisoned for running a brothel with her mother Maisie. Though Rick had vowed to find her, Queenie took care that he should not know of her whereabouts. The magnificent Edwardian house in Blackpool was sadly neglected - but Queenie moved in with the ailing Maisie, and set about transforming it into a sparklingly clean, highly respectable guesthouse. Meanwhile, Queenie was to meet the frail and confused Hannah Jason, locked away years ago for murder, and desperate for news of her long-lost son. As Rick continued his dogged search for Queenie, she set out to find Hannah's son. But both their enquiries threatened to unlock the cage where crucial secrets had long been held captive.



