Lavishly illustrated with images and stunning photographs from private collections and spanning three generations, delve into the history of Thomas Clark and his family... Rising from obscure beginnings to become a gentleman in the Victorian age dominated by the class system, as a merchant, Thomas was importing exotic produce from around the globe into the City of London. The diaries of his daughter Matilda throw open a window onto the stresses and strains of family life, showing a stereotypical Victorian father (including the bad temper). Follow his eldest son through his artistic endeavours as a lecturer, writer, poet and artist. There is a shift of perspective on his authoritarian father; here is a devoted family man who adored his wife and spent time with his family. A man dedicated to both science and religion in a world in which he found some new teachings objectionable as an evangelical non-conformist Protestant. Finally, the life stories of his children unfold, including the author's grandfather; they were born into privilege but transcended the modern world which saw social change. Moving recollections of lives lived up to the 1950s from children, grandchildren and local residents are revealed. Read these fascinating tales, including that of the great-uncle who appears to have made an important invention, which played a significant role in winning the Great War - but perhaps someone else ended up claiming the credit? A fascinating and readable saga of the highest order. John Titford MA FSA

In My Family, British-born Victor Epaphroditus tells the story of his family and the country of his parents, Nigeria in West Africa, where he has also lived before returning to the UK. Otherwise known as Goke Daramola, Victor writes about the Daramola family and their lives, the challenges they have faced and their cultural influences. From his early life and upbringing to that of his uncles, aunties, siblings and maternal and paternal grandparents, Victor shares his belief in the significance of family values and the strength they provide.

'Life After You really is the book with everything. A real 5 star read.' bestselling author, Claudia Carroll What if the person you've lost, is the one you need to find? Milly Bryne's world came crashing down when she lost her beloved Dad and boyfriend in a matter of weeks. Losing her Dad broke her family. Losing her soulmate made her give up on life and love. After swerving from stability to chaos to despair, Milly finally believes she has her life back on track when the unexpected return of a familiar face to Dublin throws her life into a spin. Milly is forced to decide if her new life is the one for her, or if there is another path that will bring even greater riches of joy, excitement and fun. Life just isn't worth living if your heart isn't in it? Meaningful and moving, a beautiful story with life-affirming qualities. Perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern and Cathy Kelly. What readers are saying about Life After You:'Life After You really is the book with everything. Love, loss, heartbreak, heart mending, friendship, family and so much more. All told with Sian O'Gorman's characteristic warmth and with a rich vein of honour running throughout. I can't tell you the glorious hours I passed in lockdown, completely gripped by this book. A real 5 star read.' Claudia Carrol

Genealogically and historically, Kent is an important maritime county which has played a prime defensive role in English history. It is large and diverse and replete with great houses, castles and other family homes, many with their own archives. It is also a fascinating area of research for family and local historians, and David Wright's handbook is the perfect guide to it. For thirty-five years he has been working with the various Kent archives, and his extensive experience means he is uniquely well placed to introduce them to other researchers and show how they can be used. He summarizes the many different classes of Kent records, both national and local. For the first time he draws together the best of modern indexing and cataloguing along with other long-established sources to produce a balanced and up-to-date overview of Kentish genealogical sources - where to find them, their contents and utility to researchers. Tracing Your Kent Ancestors is essential reading and reference for newcomers to family history, and it will be a mine of practical information for researchers who have already started to work in the field.