ROSEMARY COOK
Books and talks that combine history, mystery and true crime
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.
Reviews and Forthcoming talks
REVIEWS OF MY 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
‘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
2021
8 June - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - North Baddesley WI
9 June - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Northallerton U3A
14 June - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Northallerton Rotary
16 June - The Wickedness of Dr Warder - Kegwoth WI
17 June - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Haxby and Wiggington History Group
20 July - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Kenley Flyers WI
17 August - Tales from Dringhouses Railway - Woking Seniors Club
19 August - The York Home for Nurses - Poppleton WI
6 Sept - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Friends of Williamson's Tunnels
17 Sept - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Clements Hall History Group
12 October - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Thirsk U3A
2022
5 Jan - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Wiggington and Haxby WI
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 ...
