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Wendy Percival
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Today's the day!
Yes, it’s finally here. The fifth Esme Quentin Mystery, The Scourge of the Skua, is published today! The story begins with the discovery...
Wendy Percival
May 27, 20222 min read
A Crack in the Mystery Photo Door
You might remember reading on this blog about My Mystery Photo Pouch – a small brown leatherette wallet full of little photo snaps which...
Wendy Percival
May 6, 20223 min read
Secret Sibling
A lot can happen between censuses, as I found out while researching my great grandfather, George Shelley. I began investigating George...
Wendy Percival
Apr 22, 20223 min read
Royal Associations
On the occasion of the Queen’s birthday yesterday, I’m sharing a tentative Royal connection I discovered several years ago while...
Wendy Percival
Apr 8, 20223 min read
The Murder Stone
By an exciting coincidence, during my trip to The Gower in Wales last week, I came across a murder stone. It was in the churchyard...
Wendy Percival
Mar 25, 20224 min read
Shocking Scandal - the victim
Several people asked, after reading my "most shocking family history story" A Shocking Scandal and The Scandal – the guilty party, what...
Wendy Percival
Mar 18, 20223 min read
The Scandal - the guilty party
As you’ll know if you’ve read last week’s post, A Shocking Scandal, Martha Cotterill was found guilty of assault and cruelty towards my...
Wendy Percival
Mar 11, 20223 min read
A shocking scandal
The secrets revealed during our family history research are often fascinating, sometimes surprising and occasionally tragic. However the...
Wendy Percival
Mar 4, 20224 min read
Legacy of War
Watching the heart-breaking images of women and children fleeing the war in Ukraine over these past few days, having to leave their men...
Wendy Percival
Feb 25, 20224 min read
Nob Thatchers & Bottom Knockers
Later than advertised.... as they say in the world of TV... due to a 5 day power outage (along with our internet connection) due to Storm...