Josephine Cox Knihy

Romantický, sociálně podbarvený román pro ženy se odehrává v osmdesátých letech 19. století na anglickém venkově. Zámožný a vlivný, ale surový továrník vládne své ženě a čtyřem dospělým dětem železnou pěstí a nikdo z rodiny se mu nedokáže vzepřít. Výjimkou je nejstarší dcera, která nalezla zalíbení v mladém předákovi z otcovy továrny, je ale otcem přinucena k sňatku se synem jeho bohatého obchodního partnera a tragicky umírá. Všem zúčastněným však zkomplikuje život utajená továrníkova nemanželská dcera, která se po ztrátě náhradní rodiny vydá hledat skutečného otce. Události v továrníkově rodině vyústí v tragédii, na jejích základech ale vyroste štěstí ušlechtilého předáka a mladičké, otcem zavržené dívky

One winter's night, in the coal-hole in her yard, Rosie finds that a woman sheltering there has been severely beaten by thugs. At a glance, Kathleen looks like an unkempt, aged vagabond who tramps the roads carrying all her worldly possessions in a grubby tapestry bag. Her only friend is the mangy old dog who accompanies her; the sum of her life is in the diaries she so zealously guards. Yet close up, Rosie can see that Kathleen has a gracious beauty - the 'look' of a respectable lady of means. In hospital, fighting for her life, yet moved by Rosie's care and compassion, Kathleen entrusts the diaries to her, urging her to look at them. There, in the soft glow of the lamp, Rosie reads a heartrending tale of stolen dreams, true love, heartache and loss. A tale that, somehow, must have a happy ending . . .

Příběh sirotka Kitty, která díky pevnému přátelství a lásce z dětství překoná všechny trable života. Dvanáctiletá Kitty zažije v krátké době dvojí trauma. Nejprve se její matka kvůli rodinným neshodám vrhne pod vlak a poté podpálí její otec dům a zůstane uvnitř. Teta Mildred se nechce o svou neteř postarat, a tak dívka skončí v dětském domově. Tam získá novou přítelkyni Georgii, se kterou se velmi sblíží. Má také ještě z dětství přítele Harryho, jehož návštěvy Kitty povzbuzují. Po čase si Kitty uvědomí, že jejich přátelství přerostlo v lásku a rozhodne se s Harrym přetrhat všechna pouta, aby nestála v cestě k jeho úspěšné budoucnosti. Po několika neúspěšných adopcích se nakonec smíří s tetou a začnou bydlet spolu. Jednoho dne však osud opět svede Kitty a Harryho dohromady..

Kelly knew that, although Barney would always love her, his restless soul would never allow him to stay, but she could never have envisaged how his leaving would alter her life. Alone once more, Kelly finds herself remembering the past: in particular, what happened in the autumn of 1877 and how it destroyed her family. Filled with regrets and wishes that life may have been different, Kelly begins to see that she must confront her past - and only then will she finally be free.

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...

Lucy Nolan has everything she could wish for - until tragedy intervenes

The new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Josephine Cox - the master storyteller.

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).

'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.