The Truth of Us : The unforgettable new novel from the host of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

'Like all great storytellers Sara pulls the reader in and doesn't let go until the utterly satisfying, heart-swelling conclusion' Graham Norton 'Utterly brilliant. I inhaled it. I loved it' Claudia Winkleman 'Unputdownable' The Sunday Times 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 eventually tears them apart. Two decades later, Abi's life is one of marriage, family and stability. Christy, always the wilder of the two, has travelled and partied and risen high in the world of TV. Until, unexpectedly, they're living next door to each other again. Is it finally time to confront the past and speak the truth? The Truth of Us showcases Sara Cox's superb storytelling skills in an unforgettable story that spans generations but always stays truthful to the strong, funny and complex women at its heart. Readers are obsessed with The Truth of Us: 'I love, love, loved this! It was funny, sad, uplifting, and thought provoking!' NetGalley reviewer, 'All I'm going to say is there flipping well better be a follow up book to this. What a great story of friendship, love and all that life brings . . . I absolutely loved this book. Sara Cox, you are a genius.' NetGalley reviewer, 'Sara Cox knows female friendships and "ride or die" . . . a book that draws you in and keeps you reading.' NetGalley reviewer, 'Written with the wit and humour that you would expect from Sara Cox . . . a wonderful life-affirming story that takes you on an emotional journey, but one you are so pleased to have been a part of.' Goodreads reviewer, 'I loved this! . . . I was gripped.' NetGalley reviewer, 'Heart-warming in places, heart-breaking in others. A feel good book. Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, Author: Cox, Sara,author
Contributors: Cox, Sara,author
Binding: hardcover
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Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language
Published/Release Date: 16 Jul 2026
Bic Classification: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
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Format: Hardback
Publisher/Studio/Brand: Hodder & Stoughton
Author/Director/Artist: Sara Cox
Dimension (cm): 238x156x38 mm
Package Dimension (cm): 36x240x162 mm
Item Weight (g): 0
Package Weight (g): 600