Rainbow Days

by Josephine Cox

'You're everything to me. I'd have to lose my life before I'd lose you.'

This is the vow Silas made to Cathleen on the day he asks her to marry him. Throughout their childhood their love has grown stronger and now, in 1900, they start to plan a life together. But a jealous woman is determined to ruin their happiness and uses Silas's father - a good and honest man - to do so, forcing him to make an impossible sacrifice. As a dutiful son, Silas has no choice but to obey his father, and Cathleen must pay the bitter price. Separated, each is swept along to a place where there is no love or peace and no way back . . .

Genres: Fiction, Romance, Historical Romance

Audiobook

First published February 3, 2000

About the author

Josephine Cox was born in Blackburn, one of ten children. At the age of sixteen, Josephine met and married her husband Ken, and had two sons. When the boys started school, she decided to go to college and eventually gained a place at university but was unable to take this up as it would have meant living away from home. Instead, she went into teaching – and started to write her first full-length novel. She won the ‘Superwoman of Great Britain’ Award, for which her family had secretly entered her, at the same time as her novel was accepted for publication. She is now a No.1 bestselling author with over 40 books to her name.

She wrote dark psychological thrillers under the name Jane Brindle.

Reviews

[Bronwyn Rykiert]

I loved this story of Silas and Cathleen. They have been best friends for years and now they have fallen in love. But a jealous woman is determined to ruin their happiness and uses Silas's father to do so. As a dutiful son, Silas has no choice but to obey his father, and they both pay a bitter price. Separated each is swept to a place where it seems there is no love or peace.

There were a couple of times during the listening of this tape when I could not put it down - it was so good.

It was a very good read.

[Shirley Revill]

Very well written story but very hard to put down. Storytelling at it's best.

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What a Fantastic Read!

My first book l have read of Josephine Cox. l was honestly blown away!
This book had such a good strong storyline, with characters you will fall in love with.
Thw storyline is so powerful, that it did not let me put the book down.

Silas and Cathleen, proved how powerful love is, when you love someone, no one can break it.

The story had a lot of tragic, but alot of rainbows at the end.

l bought this book, at a second hand bookstore, and l have had it sitting in my bookshelf for the past year.
l am so glad l decided to read it, it has become one of my favourite books of the year, so far.....

[Rox]

Rainbow Days is a fantastic read. It's sweet, but has so much heart break. Silas and Cathleen are beautiful lovable characters, and I just wanted the best for them throughout the book. I must add that the fact that their love grew from friendship makes it so much better. They've always been there for each other and that's a story line we definitely need more of in books.

[Joan Archer]

Saga

Another good read, but then I wouldn't expect anything else from Josephine Cox, I love reading her books and would recommend them to anyone who love a good Saga.

[Kay Wells]

Easy read set back in the 1900's. not too keen.

[Jan]

I hadn't read any of Josephine Cox's previous works, but with Rainbow Days, I couldn't put it down being so caught up in the wonderful characters and storytelling. Romance, drama, suspense, easy to read - it had all.

BUT the ending was a disappointment, which is why I'm scoring a 3, not a 4 that it should deserve.

The ending, I felt, was too abrupt, too rushed - covering just over 2 pages (paperback version) - where the author "told" rather than "show" the ending.

All the previous chapters were leading towards a gripping ending, but I felt the author took the easy way out, rather than continue with the story and the book, to me, ended on an almost jarring note.

Still a good read, nonetheless.

[Punit Sahani]

5*
Rainbow Days is another wonderful read from Josephine Cox, filled with memorable characters, heartfelt emotions, and a story that keeps you invested throughout.
One of the novel's strongest themes is how the actions of one devious person can affect and destroy so many lives, only for fate to eventually turn the tables. At its heart, this is a beautiful love story that endures through hardships, misunderstandings, and the test of time. The resilience, faith, and unwavering affection between the characters make their journey both moving and inspiring.
Josephine Cox once again reminds us of the power of love, hope, and perseverance. A touching and uplifting read that stayed with me long after I turned the final page.

[kristel]

Didn’t have high expectations toward this book but it turns out that it gave me a great satisfaction. At first, I had to adjust since there were Scottish English words which I don’t know about but thankfully I learned from it. The storyline is great and I love all the characters. It only proved that - as Jessie stated - there’s nothing more powerful than love. It’s a great read, indeed. I enjoyed it so much though I’m a slow reader.

[Hannah Blake]

Although the ending is rushed I have to give 5 stars because this story had me racing through the pages when I re read it this year as it did when I read it on the year of release. I love the two main characters and their steadfast love for each other. There’s so many twists and turns but I am so happy that love conquers all in the end. Amazing story and would highly recommend.

[Mrs S Bonnar]

Couldn't put it down!!!

This book was gripping from end to end. It had all the drama romance heartache and evilness all wrapped up in one great book. Would highly recommend you read it!!!

[Sara]

This genre of book is my favourite and I was excited to discover a new author.
I felt that the story was weak in parts and slow to unfold then the ending which was a good plot seemed rushed. I would have liked it to be more descriptive and more in olden day dialect to really get a feel for the era.

[Ilaria Fevola]

This is a romantic classical novel: two lovers feel in love in their youth but their are late separated by family duties. Then, they spend their lives trying to be back together. No surprises, no plot twists. All goes as expected. Very boring.

[Roxie Gallinger]

Anither great read by Josephine Cox

[Liz Baker]

A lovely read. Never disappointed with Josephine Cox.

[Janet Roberts]

I enjoyed this book more than I expected, and it turned into a good, quick read on a winter's day.

[Lynn Hutchinson]

Another gentle read by this author. Always interesting characters that keep you intrigued to the end.

[lyn]

Compelling

I loved the story in this book.there were real ups and downs. I could not put it down.didn't want it to end.

[mrs anna ley]

Great

What a great book, kept me awake at night cause I wanted to see what happened next, I would recommend Josephine Cox.

[Louise]

Enjoyed it. Love a gripping saga with great characters.

[MARTHA DAVIDSON]

Wonderful story

Wonderful story, could not put it down until I had finished reading it. Looking forward to reading the next one.

[Margaret Young]

kindness & spiteful mix.

If anyone one can write a page turner Jo Cox can.
Always a excellent plot of love & spite.
Excellent book.

[Tracey]

I really enjoyed this book, but I found the ending to be a bit rushed. It was a good read though

[Jordan]

Lovely book, very easy read..

However the end was rushed I'd have liked to known more about the new life together

[Marieke]

Je ne sais pas pourquoi j'ai poursuivi cette lecture...

[Zdenka]

Another wonderfully told story by Josephine Cox of a girl who loves a boy, lots of drama and she loses boy, more drama and she gets her the love of her life back.

[Reader]

Another brilliant read from the wonderful Josephine cox! Couldn’t put it down

[Susan Elliot]

third Josephine Cox book I have reread and the themes are very similar. good story though

[linda fletcher]

Lovely family story

Love Josephine Cox novels and this one is no exception. I would recommend this to anyone who reads down to earth stories.

[Cheryl Lloyd]

Really enjoyed this story. I do like historical fiction