D is for a Different Detective

 

Regulars will have heard me extol the virtues of Maureen Vincent-Northam many a time. She's a fine writer, editor and story consultant, and if Mo is giving advice, you should listen.

But she has another string to her bow. She writes books.

Shock, horror! How can this be?

This lady is a specialist detective: a researcher. Their work is every bit as intensive as that of Miss Marple, Joe Murray or your local CID team. Further than that, Mo is a genealogist. I thought that was someone who chips away at rocks and tells you what they're made of, but apparently it isn't. It's someone who tells you all about your family history.

I've said before that I don't need any specialist to tell me about my family history. I go to the police station and county court records and it's all there.

Anyway, back to the plot. Mo has finally decided to let us all in on the secrets of researching family histories. She has a new volume out, entitled, Trace Your Roots.

Would you like to know some more? Good. Here's a little trailer that'll go itno a bit more detail.

 

So there you are. If you want to know whether your great granddad met his wile while playing second clarinet with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, follow Mo's advice and you'll learn how to track it down.

Enough of my waffle, you can learn much more on Mo's website, here and for those of you on Facebook, there a huge Book Launch next Wednesday, April 11th, everyone welcome.

Trace Your Roots by Maureen Vincent-Northam is available in paperback from Amazon UK and Amazon.com