The Catherine Cookson Companion

It was with Catherine Cookson's blessing that the author set out to provide a guide to her many characters. He also, through her own words, briefly traces her life and provides insight into her beliefs and feelings. Above all he now reveals the identity of her real father. For the Cookson fan, there are also sections on her work in film, on stage, and on the radio, lists of her best-sellers, and a rediscovered short story.