The Truth of Us
The unforgettable new novel from the beloved radio broadcaster and bestselling author
$48.78
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
13 October 2026
Summary
FRIENDS ARE THE FAMILY YOU CHOOSE.
Manchester, 1982. The houses on the street are almost identical but number 51 has always been slightly neater, a shiny penny next to number 49. The people inside have their differences too but still their lives are entwined, most especially for young girls Abi and Christy. From questionable fashion choices, illicit nights out and doomed romances, growing up together they share everything. Including the secret that ev…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399737722 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399737724 |
| Author: | Sara Cox |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 13 October 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 156mm |
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Critics Review
So warm, moving and brilliantly evocative – Jenny ColganPraise for Sara Cox:A warm and moving dive into childhood secrets, shot through with the wonder of female friendships. Imbued with laughs and constant surprises – Jo BrandA gorgeously written story of starting over, secrets, friendship… and going wild in the country – Lucy DiamondGorgeous! Warm and funny and brimming with tenderness and heart – Graham NortonFull of Sara Cox’s natural warmth and wit – PrimaRelatable, observant and funny … Great music references too! – Woman & HomeA thoughtful, witty family drama – Yorkshire Post
About The Author
Sara Cox
Sara Cox is known and loved by millions of BBC Radio 2 listeners, having presented her teatime show for seven years and recently moving over to present the iconic Radio 2 Breakfast Show. She developed a passion for broadcasting on BBC Radio 1, hosting the Breakfast Show there for four years and reaching eight million listeners. She recently won The Best Audio Presenter at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.
On TV, Sara hosted the popular weekly book programme Between The Covers on BBC Two and regularly co-hosted BBC Two’s Morning Live. Other TV work includes The Great Pottery Throwdown, Back In Time for Tea, and Love In The Countryside. She is currently filming the second series of The Marvellous Miniature Workshop for BBC One.
Sara has written columns for The Mirror and The Guardian. Her memoir Till The Cows Come Home was a Sunday Times bestseller, as were her previous novels Thrown and Way Back.
In 2025, Sara raised 11.7 million for Children In Need after running five ultra marathons in five days on her Great Northern Marathon Challenge.
Sara lives with her family in North London and stays in touch with her farming background by having too many pets and riding her horse Nelly.
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