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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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David Unyime Nkanta

Did The Salt Path Bestselling Author Lie About Being Homeless? Writer Also Accused of Embezzling £64K

The book that captured hearts across the UK—now under fresh scrutiny.

Raynor Winn, author of the bestselling memoir 'The Salt Path', has been accused of fabricating significant parts of her story, including details of her supposed homelessness and her husband's terminal illness.

A report by The Observer revealed that Winn—real name Sally Walker—was alleged to have embezzled approximately £64,000 from her former employer, contributing to the home loss she writes about. It also claims that she and her husband owned a French property during the years they portrayed themselves as destitute.

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