Lovers and Liars

By Josephine Cox

Book Overview

Another page-turning story of tragedy and triumph from the No.1 bestselling author of The Loner and The Journey.

In the sleepy Lancashire village of Salmesbury, childhood sweethearts Emily and John are secretly planning a life together when they are cruelly forced apart.

Already abandoned by her father, and unhappy at home, Emily is heartbroken when John leaves the village. Her life takes a devastating turn for the worse when she gives birth to a child. She dare not reveal the identity of the child's father or there will be a terrible price to pay.

Many miles away, John is trying to forget Emily and forge a new life. Having carried her in his heart for years, a chance encounter leads him to believe she has forgotten him.

Emily has never been able to banish thoughts of John. But when it looks as though history is about to repeat itself, Emily must put the past - and John - behind her and safeguard her daughter. But can she forget him?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007302010
• ISBN13: 9780007302017
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Star Crossed Lovers

LOVERS AND LIARS by Josephine Cox December 17, 2004 This was my first book by Josephine Cox and I'm definitely going to be reading more by her. LOVERS AND LIARS was a historical romance with a pair of star-crossed lovers. Cox does a wonderful job with this story, creating a cast of characters that help move the story line, with the central story of John and Emily pulling the reader in for a page turning book. The story takes place in early 1900's England, and Emily and John are in love. As it is customary for this era, John must ask permission to court Emily. She's sixteen and he is twenty. Unfortunately, the man of the "house", Uncle Clem, is a mean and terrible man, and does not want Emily to be seeing John. He beats up John to the point of nearly killing him. John decides that it is not the right time for Emily and John to be together, so he leaves town, but promises Emily he will return a richer man and will take her away from her uncle, who is abusive and mentally cruel. Through a series of misunderstandings and lies and an event that changes Emily forever, the two are kept apart. But as the years progress, Emily and John never forget each other, and hope that someday they will be reunited. This book is definitely for those who enjoy an old-fashioned style of story. Fans of contemporary romances may not buy into some of the characters that populate the book, and the plot may be a bit over the top for others, but I really enjoyed this book and I plan on reading more by Josephine Cox.