Welcome!

This is the official website of Rosemary Cook, award-winning author and researcher

You can find information here about my books, my speaking schedule and my latest project. You can also read my blog and contact me about my books - find out how to get a signed copy! If you need FREE help with your family history research, you can contact me about this too. I look forward to sharing my work with you.

Bio

I am a nurse by background. I've also worked as a manager in health authorities, and as a Civil Servant in the Department of Health. For 15 years I was the CEO of two health-related charities: the Queen's Nursing Institute and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine. So I have a great interest in all things nursing and medical.

My main hobby is historical research and writing - so far, all about medical crimes and mysteries!

I also give talks about my research and my books: you can find me on SpeakerNet here. After a year of lockdowns, I have developed all of my talks to deliver them online. So it doesn't matter where you are in the country - or the world - you can help solve the Nightingale Shore murder, or hear about the crimes of Dr Gramshaw, or the wickedness of Dr Warder! See below for my current speaking schedule.

Comments on my book talks

‘A tour de force! What a terrific talk!’ Rotary Club of Northallerton Mowbray

‘Engaging, well thought out and entertaining. I have had lots of emails from members saying how much they enjoyed it.’ National Women’s Register

'A fascinating and gripping tale! I have received lots of very good feedback. You a such a clear and enthusiastic speaker and this was much appreciated.' Easingwold u3a

‘Thank you for a really amazing talk, the format and subject was brilliant, we are still arguing and discussing it on our Facebook page!’ Carnegie Girls WI

‘Thank you so much for your talk, easily the best zoom we’ve had and great feedback from members.’ Threshfield and Linton WI

'There has been some lively chat following your talk and amazement that you had been able to dig out so much detail about Dr Warder ... a really good talk.' Hawkhurst u3a

Bookings 2024

18 Jan - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw, Dringhouses Townswomen's Guild

19 Feb - The Wickedness of Dr Warder, Hawkhurst u3a

19 Feb - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw, Welburn Local History Group

21 March - York Home for Nurses, Haxby Local History Group

28 March - The Nightingale Shore Murder, Thirsk Ladies Club

12 April - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw, Snape Local History Group

15 April - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw, Acomb Monday Club

23 April - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw, York Ainsty Inner Wheel

2 May - The Nightingale Shore Murder, Barton on Humber WI

15 May - The Wickedness of Dr Warder, Phoenix Women's Group, Holmfirth

19 June - The Nightingale Shore Murder, Settrington Village Interest Group

19 August - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw, Burton Leonard WI

21 August - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw, Bedale u3a

9 Sept - The Nightingale Shore Murder, Huby WI

9 October - The Nightingale Shore Murder, Poppleton Cameo

15 October - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw, Leeds u3a

To book a date in 2025, contact me using the form below.

Family history research

I have spent years doing family history research for my books and learned a lot along the way - mainly by making mistakes that could have been avoided! Now I'm a Family History Buddy at my City Library, helping others to find their way through the maze of websites and databases.

If you would like me to help you with your research, get in touch - I'm happy to talk through your requirements and do a couple of hours' research free of charge. Meanwhile, see my blog for some top tips ...

Contact me