The Indelible Stain - Softcover

Wendy Percival was born in the West Midlands and grew up in rural Worcestershire. After training as a primary school teacher she moved to North Devon for her first teaching post, and remained in teaching for 20 years. An impulse buy of Writing Magazine prompted her to begin writing seriously. She won Writing Magazine's 2002 Summer Ghost Story competition and had a short story published in The People's Friend before focusing on full length fiction. The time honoured 'box of old documents in the attic' stirred her interest in genealogy, the inspiration behind her Esme Quentin novels. The Indelible Stain is the second in the series. The first, Blood-Tied, was published by SilverWood in 2013. Wendy lives in Devon, in a thatched cottage beside a 13th-century church with her husband and a particularly talkative cat. What to know more? Visit Wendy's website at: www.wendypercival.co.uk

"This is the second mystery novel penned by Wendy Percival, featuring her genealogical detective Esme Quentin - and it's so good I'm going to go back to read her first. The story is fast-paced and enthralling, with well-drawn characters and a wonderful thread of authenticity: although the characters are fictional, the historical reference to convict ships, prisoner experiences and Devon court records are factual." KAREN CLARE, 'FAMILY TREE MAGAZINE', JUNE 2015 // "The fine writing of the author and the attention she pays to the smallest of details really helps to bring the story alive in the imagination." JO BARTON, JAFFAREADSTOO // "A highly readable, well written and engaging novel which keeps the reader guessing right to the end. It is the second Esme Quentin mystery and I certainly hope it won't be the last. Highly recommended." CATHY MURRAY, INDIE-BOOKWORM // "It was well written and I was totally engaged throughout. An excellent read." KATH MIDDLETON, IGNITE BOOKS // "The intricate plotting makes for a very satisfying and interesting read...If you like mysteries that are a little bit different (and especially if you have an interest in family history) then I can recommend this series." KAREN DENNISE, MY READING CORNER