"Set in England's North Country, Josephine Cox's smoothly written Looking Back provides a sentimental journey through mid-20th-century England." — Publishers Weekly

When Molly Tattersall's mother disappears a short time after a stranger's visit, Molly is filled with fear and questions. Finding a letter her mother left behind in which she asks Molly to take care of her five siblings, Molly realizes her life will never be the same again.

When her wayward father rejects his responsibilities, she's left to make a choice between the young man she has given her heart to and the family she adores, who now desperately depend on her.

Just eighteen, Molly knows that, however hard it may be, she must put the children's happiness before her own. It is a decision that will have repercussions that echo throughout the rest of her life . . .

A compelling saga of love, loss and family life, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Rosie Goodwin, and Cathy Sharp.

"Josephine Cox is now the must-read of the countless Catherine Cookson fans . . . A saga of tragedy, passion and excitement." — The Yorkshire Post

"Another masterpiece." — Best

"A classic tale of love against the odds." — Nottinghamshire Now