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Wendy Percival
- Jun 30, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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...