Raynor Winn’s new book “On Winter Hill” has been delayed due to her “considerable distress” over allegations of misrepresented events in her bestselling novel “The Salt Path”. The decision was made by Penguin, Winn’s publisher, with her input. An investigation by the Observer claimed that Winn had misrepresented some events in 2018’s The Salt Path, including her husband Moth’s illness and their financial situation.
Winn released a statement rebutting many of the claims, providing medical documents to support her story. However, the allegations have caused her and her family “considerable distress”, according to Penguin Michael Joseph. As a result, the publication of On Winter Hill has been postponed from October to an unspecified date in the future.
The Observer reported that Winn had misrepresented the events leading to the couple losing their house and setting off on the 630-mile walk depicted in The Salt Path. The newspaper also questioned the nature of Moth’s illness, citing doubts about his diagnosis with corticobasal degeneration. However, Winn provided documents suggesting that Moth may have been diagnosed with a different condition.
Winn also denied allegations that she had stolen £64,000 from her previous employer, and clarified that the couple did not have any outstanding debts. The publisher stated that it was their priority to support Winn at this time and would announce a new release date in due course.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20r4p55vdvo