Anyone who has an enthusiasm for family history can't help but love this book. Meticulous detail combined with a cleverly constructed plot provides the reader with a completely fresh take on a traditional mystery tale. Author Wendy Percival uses her knowledge of history, genealogy and research methods to give this novel a great feeling of authenticity in both the family story that is at the heart of the plot... With a clear, direct, no-nonsense style; good pace; interesting and unexpected twists and turns and a very satisfying ending

A finely crafted family mystery which abounds with both trickery and deception. The author has a real skill with words, and with fine attention to detail has produced a very convincing crime story. There are more than enough twists, turns and unexpected red herrings in the story to keep you guessing until the very end. I rather liked Esme, she is a determined and feisty protagonist who uses her skill as a researcher to delve into the past; however, it is her tenacity and generosity of spirit which gives the books its heart and soul and which leads eventually to the conclusion of the family mystery.

This is a truly riveting read from start to finish with a thoroughly brilliant plot with lots of twists and turns along the way. Don't be fooled into thinking this is just a genealogical and historical-based fiction book, this is far more than that. This is a truly gripping crime novel, up there with the best crime novels that I have read. Thoroughly well researched, and brilliantly written, with plenty of tension and drama. The attention to detail in the plot and how the characters are written is superb