An illustrious author of family saga, historical fiction, and women’s fiction novels, Josephine Cox reigns as a highly adored figure in the literary world. Penning novels under the pseudonym Jane Brinded, a loving nod to her mother’s name, she bestows upon readers an enriching narrative experience draped in paranormal elements.
Born in a humble cotton mill house in Blackburn, Lancashire, amid a bustling household of ten children, her upbringing resonates in her writing. The tales are set mostly in the North Common Wealth- a testament to her endearing connection with her roots. At the tender age of 16, Josephine stepped into matrimony and subsequently motherhood. Her indefatigable spirit led her back to academia when her two sons began schooling.
Marking an indelible achievement, she was accepted into the prestigious University of Cambridge. However, her fervor for home led her to decline the offer, choosing not to live apart from her family. Alas, her educational pursuit did not end there, as she ascended to the venerated profession of a teacher.
Her literary prowess, coupled with her audience’s profound connection with her work, has positioned her as one of the top three most borrowed authors in the UK, inferred from the Public Lending Rights figures. Thus, making her an integral name in modern English literature.
Chronology of Josephine Cox’s Literary Journey
1988 marked the initiation of her journey as an author with her inaugural novel, Her Father’s Sins. To navigate through her remarkable literary contributions, following are Josephine Cox’s books in order of their debut releases:
Publication Order of Emma Grady Trilogy Books
| Outcast | (1991) |    |
| Alley Urchin | (1991) | |
| Vagabonds | (1992) | |