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Catherine Cookson


Catherine Cookson

The True Story of the Life & Time of the Great Author
The History Journals

von: Liam Dale

CHF 4.50

Verlag: One Media IP Group Audio
Format: MP3 (in ZIP-Archiv)
Veröffentl.: 05.12.2023
ISBN/EAN: 9781789323726
Sprache: englisch

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Interested in Catherine Cookson, the renowned author, but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for a concise, hourly history tour of her life.

Catherine Cookson's name conjures images of a bygone era, as she masterfully depicted her North East England upbringing in her literary works. Often labelled a romantic novelist, her stories offer unique insights into Tyneside life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, transcending traditional love tales.

Set against the industrial backdrop of South Shields' Dockyards, Coal Mines, and Northern factories, Cookson's resilient heroines defy poverty's grip. Characters like Kate Hannigan, Tilly Trotter, and Hannah Boyle inspire hope amid adversity that drove others to early graves or perilous paths. Cookson's heroines, strong and determined, often find love with heroic figures from different walks of life, contributing to her romantic reputation and unmatched book sales.

Yet, fact sometimes outshines fiction. Explore Catherine Cookson's life:
- Her birth, family, and challenging childhood
- The Industrial Revolution's impact, alcoholism, and changing landscapes
- Interwar years, workhouses, and her departure from the North East
- World War II, her love story, miscarriages, and battles with depression
- Characters like Kate Hannigan, The Fifteen Streets, and her relationship with her mother
- Catherine Marchant, her return to the North East, and lasting legacy

Unearth the captivating life and times of Catherine Cookson in this condensed historical journey.
Liam Dale boasts a remarkable career as an acclaimed documentary producer, author, and television host. With a prolific span of over two decades, he has orchestrated and guided the creation of over 1,000 hours of specialised content, available digitally and physically in the video and audiobook format. This impressive body of work has been tailored for both direct sales and retail distribution, consistently captivating audiences.

Liam's contributions have reached far and wide, with his creations finding their way into the hands of viewers across the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, all of Europe, and beyond. His influence spans language barriers, with numerous titles translated into more than 10 languages, contributing to a cumulative distribution of well over 15 million physical copies.

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