After receiving an OBE in 1985, Catherine Cookson was created a Dame of the British Empire in 1993. She was appointed an Honorary Fellow of St Hilda's College, Oxford, in 1997. For many years she lived near Newcastle upon Tyne. She died shortly before her ninety-second birthday, in June 1998.
How old is Catherine Cookson?
91 years1906–1998
What happened to Catherine Cookson money?
When Dame Catherine died, in June 1998, she had completed 103 novels, sold over 120 million books worldwide and had £20 million in the bank all of which went to charities. But despite the problems he had with her, Tom always loved her, and he died of a broken heart just 17 days after her death.
What type of author is Catherine Cookson?
fiction writer
Is Catherine Cookson a romance writer?
Writing career Though it was labelled a romance, she expressed discontent with the stereotype. Her books were, she said, historical novels about people and conditions she knew. Cookson wrote almost 100 books, which sold more than 123 million copies, her novels being translated into at least 20 languages.
Who writes like Catherine Cookson?
- Kitty Neale. 100 followers.
- Tania Crosse. Author of 21 books including The Harbour Master's Daughter.
- Rosie Clarke. Author of 28 books including The Shop Girls of Harpers.
- AnneMarie Brear. 196 followers.
- Chrissie Bradshaw. 11 followers.
- Lindsey Hutchinson. 45 followers.
- Sheila Riley.
- Emily Anson.
What era is Catherine Cookson set in?
Catherine Cookson, Author . takes place in England between the wars and after. When a woman A dark family drama that begins in 1968 and spans 15 years, The House of Women is the most recent British import from the late Catherine Cookson (The Bondage of Love; A Ruthless Need; etc.).
What kind of books did Catherine Cookson write?
Subsequently, she wrote numerous novel, short stories and autobiographies in series format. Some of her well known works include The Mary Ann stories, The Mallen trilogy, The Hamilton trilogy, Plainer Still and Our Kate. Cookson's books were well researched and often caused her huge inconvenience.
When did Catherine Cookson write her books?
1950
Is Catherine Cookson Irish?
Cookson is associated with the "Geordie" accent of her native Newcastle, but her literary cradle was actually Irish story-telling by the fire - and a pitiful fire it was. Everyone in the Fifteen Streets condemned Catherine as illegitimate, yet her family pretended that she wasn't.