JOSEPHINE COX
Born Bad
This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.
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First published in Great Britain by HarperCollinsPublishers 2009
Copyright © Josephine Cox 2009
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Source ISBN: 9780007221172
Ebook Edition © FEBRUARY 2009 ISBN: 9780007290048 Version: 2016–10–05
‘This is vintage Cox. Passionate and touching, an irresistible read. It’s a perfect book to while away an afternoon. Just make sure you hide Born Bad away from your mum and grandmother because they’ll love it too’
News of the World
‘The latest emotionally charged story from the mega-selling author won’t disappoint her army of fans’ Bella
‘Cox’s talent as a storyteller never lets you escape the spell’
Daily Mail
‘Another masterpiece’ Best
‘A born storyteller’ Bedfordshire Times
‘Any regular readers of Josephine Cox will tell you that the second you start to read one of her books you are actually living the scenario along with the characters’
Sue Brunton
This book is for my Ken, as always
To all the caring people in my life;family, friends and business colleagues,I give my wholehearted thanks and huge love
For my lovely sister Win who has showndetermination and courage in a difficult situation.Love you loads, sweetheart, take care, Josie x
Contents
PART ONE Weymouth, July 1956 Love Hurts
PART TWO Bedfordshire, Autumn 1956 Man and Boy
PART THREE Bedfordshire, Autumn 1956 Strangers
PART FOUR Fisher’s Hill, Autumn 1956 Dangerous Love