Author of ‘The Salt Path’ Responds to Controversial Claims and Cancels Tour

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In my own words, I, Raynor Winn, the writer of “The Salt Path,” have responded to allegations suggesting that my book, which chronicles a supposedly real journey with my husband Moth, contains inaccuracies. However, I stand by the authenticity of the events portrayed in our tale.

The initial assertion was first published in The Observer, suggesting that contrary to previous reports, the couple’s home loss was not due to a poor business transaction.

Instead, they assert that the loss occurred due to their inability to reimburse a £100,000 loan, which they took out to repay the £64,000 that Winn was accused of misappropriating from her former workplace.

Additionally, the report suggested that Winn and her spouse previously owned an uninhabitable property in southwest France, a place where locals claimed they occasionally camped. However, following the loss of their residence, it was stated that they were left without any accommodation options.

The article by The Observer further mentioned that several healthcare professionals expressed doubts regarding Moth’s diagnosis of Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), considering his extended lifespan post-diagnosis, the absence of severe symptoms, and his apparent capacity to alleviate any symptoms he experienced.

Currently, Winn has published a response on her site to counter these allegations, labeling them as both “unfair in an extreme manner” and “deceptively leading”.

On the allegation that Winn embezzled money from her former employer, Martin Hemmings, Winn has said that the dispute referred to in the article is not the one mentioned in the start of the book and seen at the start of the film, with that being a separate matter.

Winn stated that the conflict with Hemmings didn’t cause her and her spouse to lose their home. Although she expressed regret for any errors committed during her tenure in office, she emphasized that she wasn’t indicted and never faced criminal penalties following an accusation made by Hemmings against her.

She stated that she came to an agreement with Martin Hemmings as she lacked sufficient proof to back up the events that occurred.

As a passionate cinephile, I can’t help but share a poignant tale from our film – the heart-wrenching account of when my character, Winn, and Moth, lost their cherished home. Remarkably, this narrative, beautifully penned in the source material, remains strikingly similar in our adaptation.

In France, Winn described the property as being a run-down, unlivable shack hidden among thorny bushes, situated at the border of a relative’s land.

She indicated that residing there would be extremely difficult, and a local representative suggested that it held little value, almost none, making it unsuitable for marketing or sale in the year 2013.

In a response to the article’s claim, Winn clarified that there are no unpaid debts in her and Moth’s name. Furthermore, she defended against accusations of using pseudonyms, explaining that “Winn” is her maiden name and “Moth” is a nickname commonly used by both herself and their friends.

Concerning Moth’s health situation, Winn posted pictures that seem to be scans from medical records where professionals mention their diagnosis for Moth.

She asserted that her portrayal of Moth’s state was so truthful, it made the accusations particularly difficult to bear, and she firmly denied any insinuation that his condition was fabricated in its entirety.

After withdrawing from the Saltlines tour, a joint prose and music project, Winn shared her post. Originally scheduled to perform with the folk group, Gigspanner Big Band, they are now planning to carry on without her.

Some customers on the tour have received refunds, but the representative from The Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury, the following venue, stated that the “overwhelming majority of the audience opted to keep their tickets instead.

This year, the movie adaptation of “The Salt Path,” featuring Gillian Anderson and Jacob Isaacs, hit screens in UK cinemas.

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2025-07-10 13:34