GOLDEN STRAW THE Cookson, Catheri

A young woman inherits a single golden straw — a drinking straw made of precious metal — and with it, a mystery spanning decades. Catherine Cookson weaves a tale of family secrets, class divides, and the lengths people will go to claim what they believe is rightfully theirs. Set against the gritty backdrop of Tyneside, this novel follows multiple generations as they chase fortune, respectability, and answers. Cookson's trademark unflinching look at working-class life shines here, with characters who scheme, struggle, and survive in a world that offers few second chances. The golden straw itself becomes more than an heirloom — it's a curse, a key, and a symbol of everything the characters can never quite grasp. For fans of multi-generational sagas where poverty and pride collide, and where inheritance means more than money.