Penguin Delays Raynor Winn Book Amid The Salt Path Accuracy Controversy

Raynor Winn's forthcoming book, On Winter Hill, has been postponed by her publisher Penguin Michael Joseph following controversy over the accuracy of her bestselling memoir, The Salt Path. The Observer published an investigation challenging key aspects of Winn's story, including allegations that the couple's homelessness was misrepresented and that her husband Moth's diagnosis of corticobasal degeneration (CBD) may not be accurate. The report also raised claims of financial misconduct by Winn, including embezzlement from a former employer and unpaid debts leading to the loss of their home. In response, Winn denied many of the allegations, describing them as "highly misleading" and "utterly vile," and shared medical letters supporting Moth's diagnosis. The controversy has caused considerable distress to Winn and her family, prompting the publisher to delay the book's release to support her during this time. Additionally, the charity PSPA, which supports people with CBD, has ended its association with the couple amid the dispute.