The bestselling memoir was hailed as a moving true story of love, resilience and the healing power of nature. But since summer 2025, its author Raynor Winn has been levelled with extraordinary allegations that continue to emerge to this day, write Maira Butt, Annabel Nugent and Hannah Ewens
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The bestselling memoir was hailed as a moving true story of love, resilience and the healing power of nature. But since summer 2025, its author Raynor Winn has been levelled with extraordinary allegations that continue to emerge to this day, write Maira Butt, Annabel Nugent and Hannah Ewens
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The author posted a lengthy statement challenging claims made in the Observer newspaper at the weekend.
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