Before the Sun Goes Down

Before the Sun Goes Down unfolds the intricate saga of the Facey, Hutchinson, and Soames families, with a spotlight on the formidable Josephine Facey. Distanced by choice from her affluent, imposing relatives, Josephine, now a widowed elder, cherishes her peaceful existence in the serene landscapes of Cornwall. This tranquillity is abruptly disrupted when a letter from a distant relative unveils a staggering betrayal by her family, threatening the harmony of her secluded life.

Shocked to her core, yet ignited by a fierce resolve, Josephine is propelled to rectify the injustices meted out against her. This mission is not solely for her own vindication but is driven by a deep desire to safeguard the future of her cherished granddaughter, Katy. As Katy stands on the precipice of a new life chapter, unlike her grandmother, she faces a world of possibilities. Before the Sun Goes Down is a captivating narrative of resilience, the quest for justice, and the enduring strength of familial bonds, set against the backdrop of the picturesque Cornish coast.

J J Moss was born and grew up in Salisbury, Wiltshire, but spent a good deal of her childhood in Devon and Cornwall, where her father’s family originated. After training as a teacher of English and drama, she taught in London before moving with her husband and young family to Cornwall, where they ran a village shop. Having now retired, she has time to spend on her joint passions of researching her family tree and writing, inspired by the lovely county in which she lives.