Father Unknown

Suzie Fewings Genealogical Mystery #4

by Fay Sampson

A Suzie Fewings genealogical mystery - Suzie Fewings is working on her family tree when she meets American Prudence Clayson. Prudence has come to England to find her Puritan ancestors, but is shocked to discover that one of her ancestors was born to an unmarried mother. Suzie helps Prudence come to terms with this and assists her with her research, but she soon has problems in the present day - when she starts to suspect that Millie, her teenage daughter, might be pregnant. The truth, however, may be darker than she fears . . .

Genres: Mystery, Fiction

251 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2011

About the author

Fay Sampson graduated in Mathematics, and trained as a teacher. Combining teaching with writing, Fay's children's books were frequently featured in 'Children's Books of the Year'. When she became a full-time writer, she turned to writing novels for adults, based on history and legend. She now lives with her husband in a Tudor cottage in mid-Devon.

Reviews

[Jane Irish Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

While researching at the Record Office, Suzie meets American Prudence Clayson, who is researching her own family. Prudence is shocked to learn that the immigrant ancestor was "base born." As Suzie and Prudence dig deeper into the Clayson family tree, a similar story is playing out in the present. Suzie's fourteen-year-old daughter's best friend, Tamara, is pregnant, and not even Millie knows where she is. Or who the father is. Could Tamara, and by extension, Millie, be in danger?

[Prelude · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read ending unexpected well written and difficult to put it down

[Judith Rainbow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. The Fewings are great.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Amateur genealogist Suzie Fewings helps an American who is shocked to learn that one of her ancestors is a bastard. At the same time, Suzie is concerned about a friend of her 14-year-old daughter Millie, who seems to be missing. Millie doesn't want to reveal Tamara's secret, but the girl is in serious trouble, even worse than Millie is aware of. This should be a series I enjoy, but there's something about it--maybe Suzie's rather dithery personality--that just turns me off.

[Jacqi Bartlett · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable light read. Apparently one of a series about the same main character - although each is a stand-alone story, I think. I would read more of them but probably not too many in one go.
A bit like a Famous Five for adults - I think the main character makes reference to that at one point.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! Nothing better than combining a mystery and genealogy! Looking forward to more from this author.

[Linda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Touted as a "genealogical mystery" - very disappointing.

[Anne Dart · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kinda of interesting how genealogy was contrasted with modern rape was connected, but book was not gripping. I've read better; wouldn't recommend it very highly.