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The Salt Path author published earlier book under alias, despite debut claims

Raynor Winn’s lawyers have confirmed she published a previous book in 2012, years before the memoir that won a £10,000 prize for debut writers

The Guardian - UK

The Salt Path writer secretly published earlier book despite claims she was a debut author

Raynor Winn’s lawyers confirm she published a previous book in 2012 under an pseudonym

The Independent UK

Salt Path row deepens as Raynor Winn revealed to have published ‘first’ book under alias

Author’s lawyers confirm she wrote a 2012 novel under another name

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Raynor Winn denies new allegations of theft from family members

The Salt Path author has rejected new accusations from a niece alleging she took money from relatives, describing the claims as part of a ‘false narrative’ about her life

The Guardian - UK

The Salt Path author responds to ‘false narrative’ in new documentary about scandal

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The Salt Path Scandal: Everything we learn from new documentary, from the ‘confession letter’ to the bombshell tip-off

IN FOCUS : From author Raynor Winn’s victim mindset to exclusive interviews with family members, there’s plenty of new information about the author and her alleged web of lies in this one-off film

The Independent UK

TV tonight: the next chapter of the shocking Salt Path exposé

Chloe Hadjimatheou, who broke the story about the bestselling memoir, continues her investigation. Plus: a silly thriller romp with a fun cast. Here’s what to watch this evening

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How to watch 'The Salt Path' online from anywhere – Where can I stream it now?

Adapted from an autobiographical tale and turned into an inspiring film starring in Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs. How to watch "The Salt Path" online from anywhere now.

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Freddie Mercury’s closest friend throws doubt on ‘secret child’ claims as woman speaks out for first time

Mary Austin, who met Mercury when she was 19 and lived with him for years, questions veracity of claims by an anonymous woman who says she was conceived during an affair the Queen star had with his friend’s wife

The Independent UK

Couple featured in The Salt Path question ‘disappointing’ depiction in controversial book

Joanna Parsons asked Raynor Winn why she didn’t disclose that she was homeless in the latest claims against the book

The Independent UK

Cafe owner felt ‘sick’ after reading Salt Path depiction in controversial memoir

Raynor Winn apparently described the business owner’s mother as angry and rude to staff

The Independent UK

The end of the road? What The Salt Path scandal means for the nature memoir

It wasn’t the first hit memoir to tell a story of redemption inspired by the great outdoors – but could it become one of the last? Authors and publishers assess the damage

The Guardian - UK

Family say trusting Salt Path author Raynor Winn was their ‘greatest mistake’

‘I can’t forgive her for destroying my husband’s confidence in people,’ said the widow of author’s ex-employer

The Independent UK

British ultra-runner Dan Lawson smashes the fastest known time for the South West Coast Path - the iconic trail made famous by the controversial Salt Path book and movie

Lawson's latest record took him around the stunning coastline of the England's south western peninsula, featured in The Salt Path

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The Salt Path: Bookshops offer refunds after Raynor Winn scandal disappoints customers

Author Raynor Winn might have denied claims that she fabricated key elements of her beloved memoir, but the situation has raised embellishment debates in bookshops around the country – with some offering refunds for upset customers

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The Salt Path author’s former landlord claims Moth Winn told him he had months to live

‘It just makes no sense whatsoever,’ said Bill Cole, who rented his farm to the couple

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Raynor Winn ordeal caused Salt Path author’s former employer to ‘lose his trust in human beings’

Bestselling author apologised for ‘mistakes’ made while working with Martin Hemmings

Evening Standard

Salt Path author’s next book delayed after ‘intrusive conjecture’ – publisher

Penguin Michael Joseph, which published The Salt Path in 2018, said Raynor Winn’s next book, On Winter Hill, will be delayed.

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on The Salt Path scandal: memoirists have a duty to tell the truth

Editorial: In an era of misinformation, trust in publishers is more important than ever.

The Independent UK

Salt Path author’s next book delayed due to ‘considerable distress’

Penguin Michael Joseph said it is ‘our priority to support the author at this time’

The Guardian - UK

Publication of The Salt Path author’s new book is delayed amid scandal

Penguin said release date of On Winter Hill would be changed in order to ‘support the author’ after allegations that Raynor Winn lied in her bestselling memoir

The Independent UK

'The Salt Path:' A book that captured the hearts of millions, but now mired in controversy

“The Salt Path” is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured the hearts of millions and which was subsequently adapted for the big screen with actors Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs taking the lead roles

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Digested week: Reeves’s tears and standing room only for Macron’s Westminster speech

Crying in the Commons is not unusual – unless the chancellor is doing it – as attention turns to Trump’s state visit

The Conversation

The Salt Path scandal: defending a memoir’s ‘emotional truth’ is a high-risk strategy

Raynor Winn, author of the award-winning memoir The Salt Path, which was recently adapted into a film, has been accused of “lies, deceit and desperation”. Writing in The Observer, reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou claims that Winn left out significant facts and invented parts of the story.

The Independent UK

When it comes to the Salt Path scandal, we only have ourselves to blame

STATE OF THE ARTS: While writer Raynor Winn has denied bombshell newspaper claims that she fabricated key elements of her blockbuster memoir, we must acknowledge that Britain wanted to buy into the middle-class fantasy of her triumph against adversity, writes Adam White – regardless of its accuracy

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