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Family Loss: Ellie McLellan Genealogy Mystery Series - Book 9
A Percyville Heritage Mystery
Percyville is buzzing with excitement as it celebrates its 250th Anniversary, and Ellie McLellan and the Heritage Harvesters are at the heart of it all, uncovering local history, hosting exhibits, and sharing the town’s proud past. But when new mysteries surface during the festivities, the group's plans take a sudden turn.
In the midst of the celebration, tragedy one of their own passes away, leaving behind more than just memories - a final mystery begging to be solved. As the Harvesters struggle with their grief, they band together to honor their friend’s last request, following a trail of clues that leads to a long-lost heir and a hidden story no one saw coming.
Family Loss is a moving tale of friendship, legacy, and resilience, reminding us that even in sorrow, the bonds of community, and the thrill of discovery, endure.
Percyville is buzzing with excitement as it celebrates its 250th Anniversary, and Ellie McLellan and the Heritage Harvesters are at the heart of it all, uncovering local history, hosting exhibits, and sharing the town’s proud past. But when new mysteries surface during the festivities, the group's plans take a sudden turn.
In the midst of the celebration, tragedy one of their own passes away, leaving behind more than just memories - a final mystery begging to be solved. As the Harvesters struggle with their grief, they band together to honor their friend’s last request, following a trail of clues that leads to a long-lost heir and a hidden story no one saw coming.
Family Loss is a moving tale of friendship, legacy, and resilience, reminding us that even in sorrow, the bonds of community, and the thrill of discovery, endure.
- GenresMystery
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 14, 2025
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About the author
Beth Farrar
35 books38 followersBeth Farrar has been writing stories since her parents handed her a library card with which she always took out the allowed five books per week. From that moment on, her imagination was sparked. Encouragement from English teachers set her on a serious path of learning the craft.
From TV scripts to full length movies (none of which came to screen but were for pleasure and practice), she developed her writing skills by exploring various mediums. Filling notebooks with ideas, sketching characters and locations, and inventing sticky situations for the heroes and heroines to survive, is Beth's happy place (besides walking in cemeteries, but that's another story).
For fifteen years Beth wrote a monthly column, Living Country, in her local English language newspaper, Main Street, sharing interesting observations of living and raising her three sons in the country with her husband.
Having always loved genealogy, Beth melded two of her passions together and created the Ellie McLellan Genealogy Mystery series.
Beth's three sons now live in Montreal but she and her husband still live in their log cabin on a lake north of Montreal. They love the quiet and the bird song (sometimes way too early in the morning!). They’re not particularly fond of power outages in the deep winter months, the shoveling, or the mosquitoes in summer. But the rest = priceless!
For tips and tricks on how to write your own personal history story, head over to Beth Farrar – Author on Facebook for more information.
And being a Canadian author, please forgive the extra "l"s and wayward "u"s you may find in my work. Please don't report them, it's just the way we spell words here in the great north, eh!
From TV scripts to full length movies (none of which came to screen but were for pleasure and practice), she developed her writing skills by exploring various mediums. Filling notebooks with ideas, sketching characters and locations, and inventing sticky situations for the heroes and heroines to survive, is Beth's happy place (besides walking in cemeteries, but that's another story).
For fifteen years Beth wrote a monthly column, Living Country, in her local English language newspaper, Main Street, sharing interesting observations of living and raising her three sons in the country with her husband.
Having always loved genealogy, Beth melded two of her passions together and created the Ellie McLellan Genealogy Mystery series.
Beth's three sons now live in Montreal but she and her husband still live in their log cabin on a lake north of Montreal. They love the quiet and the bird song (sometimes way too early in the morning!). They’re not particularly fond of power outages in the deep winter months, the shoveling, or the mosquitoes in summer. But the rest = priceless!
For tips and tricks on how to write your own personal history story, head over to Beth Farrar – Author on Facebook for more information.
And being a Canadian author, please forgive the extra "l"s and wayward "u"s you may find in my work. Please don't report them, it's just the way we spell words here in the great north, eh!
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June 30, 2025
Love is so important
This was a wonderful story one that we all can relate to. Especially those of us at a certain age that lose our friends and family seemingly to often. Thank you for showing its okay to moan and also to remember them.
This was a wonderful story one that we all can relate to. Especially those of us at a certain age that lose our friends and family seemingly to often. Thank you for showing its okay to moan and also to remember them.
June 19, 2025
Outstanding!
This series just continues to get better with each new book. As a recent widow, this one, in particular, struck a chord with me. I loved every word!
This series just continues to get better with each new book. As a recent widow, this one, in particular, struck a chord with me. I loved every word!
July 18, 2025
Love this story, the town, and especially the people.
I feel like I personally know each and every one of the Heritage Harvesters and I love them all. I cried many times reading this book because I felt like I lost a friend. It’s a special gift when an author can make you feel that way. I truly hope this isn’t the last book of the series because I just don’t want it to end. Thank you Beth for an amazing and special book series!
I feel like I personally know each and every one of the Heritage Harvesters and I love them all. I cried many times reading this book because I felt like I lost a friend. It’s a special gift when an author can make you feel that way. I truly hope this isn’t the last book of the series because I just don’t want it to end. Thank you Beth for an amazing and special book series!
July 12, 2025
Great Read as Always
Beth Farrar always weaves a wonderful story of connections, love, values, & life experiences with family life, history, & mysteries while sharing her skills of ancestry research and many resources and tips to use. Can’t wait for her next one.
Beth Farrar always weaves a wonderful story of connections, love, values, & life experiences with family life, history, & mysteries while sharing her skills of ancestry research and many resources and tips to use. Can’t wait for her next one.
July 31, 2025
Family loss
Another wonderful story filled with lovable characters. The story is always interesting and I always learn something. This one had me in tears. Is rd
Another wonderful story filled with lovable characters. The story is always interesting and I always learn something. This one had me in tears. Is rd
July 30, 2025
Heartfelt and compelling, Family Loss blends small-town charm with poignant mystery, delivering a touching tribute to friendship, legacy, and the enduring power of uncovering the past.
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August 19, 2025
I just finished reading this series
and thoroughly enjoyed it. If nothing else, I learned a lot about genealogy! Much as I do love all the cozy mysteries we read with murder and general mayhem, especially those with a little paranormal thrown in, this series was a nice change where the main characters spent their time looking for clues into their pasts, learning how to do just that and helping others do the same. The series is available on KU....a great way to spend a hot summer afternoon.
and thoroughly enjoyed it. If nothing else, I learned a lot about genealogy! Much as I do love all the cozy mysteries we read with murder and general mayhem, especially those with a little paranormal thrown in, this series was a nice change where the main characters spent their time looking for clues into their pasts, learning how to do just that and helping others do the same. The series is available on KU....a great way to spend a hot summer afternoon.
August 12, 2025
A book full of love and remembrance
The Ellie stories never fail to teach you something. The love shared amongst the group is wonderful, but this time we dealt with loss, grief and remembrance. Every time I read these books I want to live with the residents of Percyville and now Maple Hollow. Until next time when we will meet again. x
The Ellie stories never fail to teach you something. The love shared amongst the group is wonderful, but this time we dealt with loss, grief and remembrance. Every time I read these books I want to live with the residents of Percyville and now Maple Hollow. Until next time when we will meet again. x
June 19, 2025
This is an amazing series of books ! Even if you are not into genealogy you will be after you read one of the books. Great easy reading and very informative! I highly recommend this author!
November 20, 2025
I absolutely love Beth Farrar’s books—they always feel like a warm hug—and Family Loss is no exception. Centered around Percyville’s 250th Anniversary, this installment brings Ellie and the Heritage Harvesters together after the heartbreaking loss of one of their own. What follows is a touching blend of friendship, community, and the thrill of solving a genealogy mystery. Farrar once again captures the comfort, curiosity, and small-town charm that make this series so special. A heartfelt and thoroughly enjoyable read.
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