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Legacy of Guilt
How can the shocking death of a young mother in 1835 hold the key to Esme Quentin’s search for truth and justice for her cousin?
A prequel to the Esme Quentin series. (Available free via the author’s website.)
With the tragedy of her past behind her, Esme Quentin has quit her former career, along with its potential dangers, and is looking to the future.
But when she stumbles upon her cousin in traumatic circumstances, Esme realises that her compulsion to uncover the truth, irrespective of the consequences, remains as strong as ever.
A prequel to the Esme Quentin series. (Available free via the author’s website.)
With the tragedy of her past behind her, Esme Quentin has quit her former career, along with its potential dangers, and is looking to the future.
But when she stumbles upon her cousin in traumatic circumstances, Esme realises that her compulsion to uncover the truth, irrespective of the consequences, remains as strong as ever.
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Published January 1, 2019
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About the author
Wendy Percival
14 books56 followersWendy Percival comes from the UK and lives in South West England.
The time honoured 'box of old documents in the attic' stirred her interest in Family History and it was while researching her Shropshire roots she got the idea for the first Esme Quentin mystery, BLOOD-TIED.
She continues to be intrigued by genealogy, its mysteries and 'skeletons in cupboards' and writes on the subject in her family history blog http://familyhistorysecrets.blogspot.com
In between times she shares her thoughts on surprising family history discoveries, on books and on writing in her "Bite-size Blog" https://www.wendypercival.co.uk/blog
The time honoured 'box of old documents in the attic' stirred her interest in Family History and it was while researching her Shropshire roots she got the idea for the first Esme Quentin mystery, BLOOD-TIED.
She continues to be intrigued by genealogy, its mysteries and 'skeletons in cupboards' and writes on the subject in her family history blog http://familyhistorysecrets.blogspot.com
In between times she shares her thoughts on surprising family history discoveries, on books and on writing in her "Bite-size Blog" https://www.wendypercival.co.uk/blog
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June 1, 2019
Prequel to a series of genealogical mysteries. A very pleasant quick read to introduce us to Esme Quentin who becomes a genealogical investigator.
May 10, 2020
Legacy of Guilt takes us back to the time when Esme returned to live in Shropshire and considered becoming a genealogical investigator. Unexpectedly bumping into her long-lost cousin Joanna, she is determined to help restore her to her inheritance. Discovering a family connection to the sudden death of a young woman in 1835, the two women draw the attention of an unsavoury character who threatens them. Another great read!
April 30, 2020
mysteries and genealogy, my favorite mix. Well, almost. Anyway, Esme Quentin running into an old friend, a cousin, who seems to have fallen on hard times. A legacy of working for social justice aside from the old friend ship makes her explore the situation, solve and family master and claim a legacy.
May 28, 2019
As someone who researches their family history, I have been so pleased to see the rise of genealogical mystery as a genre. Perfect for anyone who likes to solve a puzzle while they are reading, these books also often contain a murder for those of us who like a good fictional killing! If this is a genre you have not yet experienced, can I recommend you start with one of the several short stories that are available, such as this one, Legacy of Guilt, by Wendy Percival. This short story is available as a free download on Wendy’s website, https://www.wendypercival.co.uk/.
Wendy’s books feature genealogist Esme Quentin, and in this prequel Legacy of Guilt, we discover how she embarked on her new career. Widowed and still coming to terms with her loss, Esme has a new house and is at a crossroads in her life. A chance encounter with her long-lost cousin leads her into using her genealogical skills to uncover a hidden past and deeply buried family secrets. Here, we see Esme at the very beginning of her new job, learning her trade with the help from a friend. From reading the other books, and knowing that she is now a successful genealogist, it was interesting to see her relying on the advice of others, something all of us researchers have done at one time or another.
If you are after a quick read and an introduction to this author or genre, then Legacy of Guilt is a great place to start. The other books in the series are:
Blood Tied
The Indelible Stain
The Malice of Angels
Death of a Cuckoo
With thanks to Wendy Percival for generously providing The Legacy of Guilt.
Wendy’s books feature genealogist Esme Quentin, and in this prequel Legacy of Guilt, we discover how she embarked on her new career. Widowed and still coming to terms with her loss, Esme has a new house and is at a crossroads in her life. A chance encounter with her long-lost cousin leads her into using her genealogical skills to uncover a hidden past and deeply buried family secrets. Here, we see Esme at the very beginning of her new job, learning her trade with the help from a friend. From reading the other books, and knowing that she is now a successful genealogist, it was interesting to see her relying on the advice of others, something all of us researchers have done at one time or another.
If you are after a quick read and an introduction to this author or genre, then Legacy of Guilt is a great place to start. The other books in the series are:
Blood Tied
The Indelible Stain
The Malice of Angels
Death of a Cuckoo
With thanks to Wendy Percival for generously providing The Legacy of Guilt.
February 9, 2021
a great book. Esme finds her cousin Joanna sitting on a park bench. She is homeless because the house she thought her father owned called Bensons, is being sold. Her mother left her father when she was younger and when her father was ill Jo moved in with him.
Esme helps Jo out, by finding the true owner of Bensons.
Esme helps Jo out, by finding the true owner of Bensons.
June 2, 2025
When Esme encounters her long-lost cousin Jo, she has no idea it will lead to the beginning of a new career. All she wants to do is discover why Jo didn't inherit the house she thought her father owned. As Esme delves into records of the past she discovers the fascinating story of one of Jo's distant ancestors, but also uncovers a disturbing family mystery.
October 3, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this short book. The story was interesting and the twists unexpected. A good rainy day activity.
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