Catherine Cookson
Catherine Cookson remains one of the UK’s most popular and prolific authors, renowned for her sweeping historical sagas set in England’s North East.
Her novels, including The Fifteen Streets, Tilly Trotter, and The Mallen Streak, explore themes of class, hardship, and resilience, often following strong heroines overcoming adversity. Drawing on her own early life experiences, Cookson’s storytelling blends drama, romance, and social history in compelling, heartfelt narratives.
This collection showcases her most beloved works, capturing the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people with honesty and warmth. Perfect for fans of family epics and richly drawn period fiction.