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The Lost Ancestor

The Forensic Genealogist, Book 2

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The Lost Ancestor

By: Nathan Dylan Goodwin
Narrated by: Jonathan Ip
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When Morton Farrier, the formidable forensic genealogist, is called upon to uncover the mysterious disappearance of a housemaid working in a large Edwardian country house in 1911, he embarks on a perilous journey into the past. Uncovering surprising secrets and facing dangerous adversaries, Morton must use his comprehensive genealogical skills to solve the case. Will he be able to put the pieces together before it's too late?

This is the second book in the Morton Farrier genealogical crime mystery series, although it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.

©2014 Nathan Dylan Goodwin (P)2018 Nathan Dylan Goodwin Crime Fiction Historical Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Disappearance

Critic Reviews

‘Finely paced and full of realistic genealogical terms and tricks, this is an enjoyable whodunit with engaging research twists that keep you guessing until the end. If you enjoy genealogical fiction and Ruth Rendell mysteries, you’ll find this a pleasing page-turner’ Family Tree magazine

‘…an extremely well-constructed plot, with plenty of intrigue and genealogical detail - but all the loose ends are neatly tied up by the end…The Lost Ancestor is highly recommended’ LostCousins

‘It’s an excellent pick for holidays, weekend relaxing, or curling up indoors or outdoors, whatever the weather permits in your corner of the world’ Lisa Louise Cooke
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Well done to the author m. This is well researched, intriguing and interesting. Brilliant! I will definitely be reading another in this series.

A great read

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This book appeals to two of my passions, genealogical research and historical fiction. I love the way Nathan Dylan Goodwin moves between modern genealogical research and life in past generations to weave an intriguing story.

Intriguing genealogical research

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Loved the narrator, so gentle and relaxing. Story fascinating, too. But it felt like a self publish at times...the use of the word plethora was excessive.

Abundant plethoras

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