Discover The Truth of Us, the unforgettable new novel from beloved radio broadcaster Sara Cox. This contemporary fiction piece explores the enduring, complex bonds between two young women growing up together in Manchester, and the secret that ultimately tests their friendship across two decades.

Set in Manchester, 1982, the story follows the intertwined lives of young girls Abi and Christy, neighbors whose lives are deeply connected through shared experiences, from questionable fashion choices to doomed romances. As they grow up, they share everything, including a secret that eventually drives them apart. Two decades later, Abi is settled with marriage and family, while Christy has found success in television. When they unexpectedly become neighbors again, they must confront the past and speak the truth.

• "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
• "Warm, funny and perceptive" - Elizabeth Day
• "You'll LOVE it!" - Marian Keyes

• Author: Sara Cox
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 384 pages
• Themes: Friendship, secrets, growing up, complex women's stories

• ISBN 10: 1399737724
• ISBN 13: 978-1399737722
• Dimensions: 15.8 x 3.6 x 23.6 cm
• Weight: 600 g
• Publication Date: 16 July 2026
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Experience Sara Cox's superb storytelling in this novel that spans generations, remaining truthful to the strong, funny, and complex women at its core.