Catherine Cookson

Ända sedan hon var liten har Barbara varit vacker, med korpsvart hår och ett häftigt temperament. Men efter en olycka förmörkas hennes liv när hon börjar förlora hörseln och tvingas leva i tystnad. Tystnaden skyddar henne dock också från en vetskap som annars hade kunnat förstöra henne, den hemska vetskapen om hennes ursprung.

Bill BaileyBill Bailey's LotBill Bailey's DaughterBill Bailey came into the life of young widow Fiona Nelson and her three children as a lodger. He appeared to be ordinary enough but behind his rough charm lay some remarkable qualities, which were to have a great and lasting effect on the future lives of Fiona and the children.Before long Fiona and Bill are married and they embark on a life together. They adopt a child and have one of their own. But their path is never smooth, and fluctuating fortunes take them from success to failure and back again...Collected together in one volume for the first time, Catherine Cookson's first three Bill Bailey novels are richly entertaining tales of family life and relationships which touch the heart and offer much shrewd observation of the human condition.

Volume 2 opens with a seventeen-year-old Mary Ann struggling with the painful business of growing up as her first love, Corny Boyle, leaves for America. It follows her through her eventual marriage to Corny, and the joys and trials of being a wife, and a mother to six-year-old twins, Rose Mary and David.

Volume 1 follows Mary Ann, a young girl living in poverty in a dockland tenement on Tyneside, from the ages of eight to thirteen.

Set against a Tyneside background, this novel features an illegitimate girl who made a rich and powerful impression on all the men and women around her, forging an empire for herself amidst the coalmines and shipyards, founding a dynasty in defiance of social conventions.

Bill and Fiona Bailey are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child...Catherine Cookson uses her unique gifts to splendid effect in this heartwarming story.

The reissued classic novel of lost love, misguided desires, and lost love by the bestselling romance novelist, Catherine Cookson.

The classic novel of love and betrayal from the beloved bestselling author, Catherine Cookson. Elaine and Joe Remington's marriage was not a happy one. As soon as Joe brought his new bride to his home, Fell Rise, it was clear she wouldn’t settle easily into married life. Elaine’s disapproval of Joe’s familiarity with the servants soon put a strain on their relationship, while her haughtiness quickly turned the tight-knit community against her, too. When Elaine falls pregnant, she is filled with dread at the thought of spending her confinement alone in Fell Rise. Thankfully, her sister Betty agrees to stay with her, and her arrival helps to ease the bitter loneliness that Elaine has grown used to. Elaine’s relief is short-lived, though, as she watches Betty grow increasingly comfortable with life at Fell Rise and in her relationship with Joe. And soon, Elain begins to question whether Betty's presence will do more harm than good in the Remington household… Praise for Catherine Cookson: ‘Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals’ Mail on Sunday ‘The queen of raw family romances’ Telegraph ‘Her characters have the grit of real life’ Sunday Times

'The Queen of raw family romances' Telegraph'Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals' Mail on Sunday'Her characters have the grit of real life' Sunday TimesAt the end of the Second World War, Matthew Wallingham returns to his family home, blinded by his injuries and uncertain about his future. There he finds his father ill, his mother obviously unhappy, and his brother, who has made a success of running the farm on the family's estate during the war years, resentful that Matthew should think he can now offer help.Forced to realise that his plans for the future are not going to work, Matthew starts to look for a new career. He finds himself becoming dependent on Liz - his nurse and, increasingly, the focus of all his thoughts and hopes. But Liz herself has a shadow hanging over her that will bring a terrifying violence into the Wallingham's family life...Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, A House Divided encompasses the social change taking place and the pains and pleasures of the brave new world of peace.Readers love Cookson's gripping historical sagas:'Storytelling at its best''Cookson's stories are timeless''A great choice for a summer read''Always a joy to read'

'The Queen of raw family romances' Telegraph'Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals' Mail on Sunday'Her characters have the grit of real life' Sunday TimesIn Christine Winter's youth, her family home was always full of love and laughter. Along with her brother Ronnie and their neighbours, Don and Sam Dowling, Chrissie passed a happy, untroubled childhood, even when the strains of the outside world darkened her family's doorstep.As she grew up, though, Chrissie quickly realised that she’d have to leave her carefree youth behind. As a young woman, she found that she was seemingly cursed with an indefinable charm that drew men to her, and in some cases led them to the brink of obsession.Chrissie was used to refusing men's advances, preferring to keep to herself even in the face of their passion. Until one day, Chrissie met a stranger on the river bank near her home and found her life irreversibly changed.Readers love Cookson's gripping historical sagas:'Storytelling at its best''Cookson's stories are timeless''A great choice for a summer read''Always a joy to read'Catherine Cookson, UK's top 100 bestselling authors of all time, Nielsen BookScan, July 2024

'Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals' Mail on Sunday'Her characters have the grit of real life' Sunday Times'Queen of raw family romances' Telegraph_____________________________At fifteen years old, Gail Blenheim is the truly the apple of her father, Harry's, eye. Sweet, mild-mannered, with the promise to grow into a true beauty, she'll always bring her father joy, which is something he'll never take for granted.But Gail knows that her father is unhappy. Stuck under his odious father-in-law's thumb and resigned to a near-loveless marriage, Gail can see that he feels trapped.But when Harry lets his loneliness get the better of him at a Christmas party, he sparks a scandal with such far-reaching repercussions that he may lose everything, including his own daughter. But Gail's devotion for her father is stronger than he realises and she refuses to give up on the man she's looked up to for her whole life.Can a daughter's love save her father from ruin?_____________________________Readers love Cookson's gripping historical sagas:'Storytelling at its best''Cookson's stories are timeless''A great choice for a summer read''Always a joy to read'Catherine Cookson, UK's top 100 bestselling authors of all time, Nielsen BookScan, July 2024

'Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals' Mail on Sunday'Her characters have the grit of real life' Sunday Times'Queen of raw family romances' Telegraph_____________________________In a house of secrets, can good prevail?Though Sarah comes from the wrong end of the Fifteen Streets, she's always been determined to make the best of her life. And when she attracts the attention of the young David Heatherington, with his kind eyes and gentle voice, it seems her luck is finally on the up.That is, until she meets David's mother, the indominable Mary Heatherington. A fierce woman who runs a spotless house, Mary's authority over the men of her family has never been challenged. So when Sarah arrives and brings with her a liveliness and laughter that has long been absent from the Heatherington household, Mary quickly takes against her.As Sarah struggles to find her place in her new family, she soon discovers that even the people she trusts the most have secrets they're anxious to hide . . . but how far will they go to keep them?_____________________________Readers love Cookson's gripping historical sagas:'Storytelling at its best''Cookson's stories are timeless''A great choice for a summer read''Always a joy to read'Catherine Cookson, UK's top 100 bestselling authors of all time, Nielsen BookScan, July 2024

A gripping story of forbidden love, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court and Katie Flynn--------------- Life on the Fifteen Streets is tough - a continual struggle for survival. Born into an ever-expanding family, John O'Brien grew up with nothing to call his own. Now, he works on the city's docks while trying to keep his loved ones safe from the drunken wrath of his father and brother.But everything changes when John meets Mary Llewellyn, a beautiful young woman who belongs to a world of wealth and privilege. What starts off as casual friendship soon blossoms into a rare love, but when John is embroiled in scandal Mary's parents forbid them from seeing each other.It seems the Fifteen Streets has succeeded in keeping them apart, but can their love conquer all? --------------- Praise for Catherine Cookson: 'Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals' Mail on Sunday'Her characters have the grit of real life' Sunday Times 'Queen of raw family romances' Telelgraph

Eletään 1870-lukua. Nuori Jinnie Howlett elää kurjaa elämää köyhäintalossa. Hän ei voi uskoa onneaan, kun hänelle tarjotaan piian paikkaa lammasfarmilta. Pian kaunis Jinnie saa huomiota yllättävältä taholta."Jinnie, läkkisepän tytär" on Catherine Cooksonin vuonna 1994 julkaistu romaani. Romanttisessa teoksessa käsitellään myös englantilaista luokkayhteiskuntaa, kuten monissa muissakin Cooksonin romaaneissa.

Katie on köyhä ja kovia kokenut nuori nainen. Hänen isänsä oli väkivaltainen Katieta ja hänen äitiään kohtaan. Kahdeksantoistavuotiaana Katie lankesi viettelijän pauloihin. Seurauksena Katie sai aviottoman lapsen.Kaikki kuitenkin muuttuu, kun Katie tapaa lääkäri Rodney Princen. Lääkäri hurmaantuu Katien lämmöstä ja älykkyydestä, jotka jättävät Rodneyn yläluokkaisen vaimon varjoonsa."Katie - kaidan tien kulkija" on rakastetun Catherine Cooksonin esikoisromaani vuodelta 1950. Romaanin tapahtumat sijoittuvat 1900-luvun alun Englantiin.

Eletään 1830-lukua Englannissa. Riah Millican on jäänyt leskeksi ja etsii epätoivoisesti keinoa elättää itsensä ja lapsensa. Riahilla on köyhän perheen naiseksi yllättäviä taitoja: Hän osaa lukea ja kirjoittaa. Hänen edesmennyt miehensä oli opettanut häntä.Riah päätyy taloudenhoitajaksi varakkaan Percival Millerin taloon. Pian Riahin älykäs ja voimakastahtoinen tytär Biddy joutuu kuitenkin ongelmiin.

Willington Place, London, 1879.In London's bustling streets, business is booming for Mabel Arkwright's hat shop. But as her health declines, she must entrust Emily Pearson, her capable and beloved employee, with more responsibility.After Mabel's death, Emily is stunned not only to inherit a completely unique broad-brimmed straw hat, but also the shop. But it isn't long before the extra work leaves Emily on the brink of exhaustion. Resolving to get some rest, she takes a trip to the south of France.There, she meets the stylish and enigmatic Paul Anderson Steerman who is instantly captivated by Emily's beautiful straw hat and sweeps her off her feet. But when they return to England to start their life together, it soon becomes clear that Paul isn't the man he claims to be. Can Emily free herself from his clutches or is it too late...?----------------From bestselling saga author Catherine Cookson, this forgotten classic is an epic tale of friendship, love and betrayal. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you'll love Catherine Cookson.Previously published as The Golden Straw

'Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals' Mail on Sunday'Her characters have the grit of real life' Sunday Times'Queen of raw family romances' TelegraphA rags-to-riches story of a young woman who must overcome the scandal of her past to forge a new life.In Heap Hollow cottage in County Durham live what appears to be a close and loving family. But across the happy façade lies a shadow that has lengthened and darkened with the passing years. Their narrow-minded neighbours disapprove of the family's choices because of their illegitimacy, their mother and father never having married.Anna, the eldest daughter, is determined to face the challenging legacy of her birth and prove herself to those in the community who look down on her. Will her strength of character and zest for life be enough to put the scandal of her past behind her and forge a new life?Previously published as The Gillyvors