Book Competition at Family Tree magazine

Over at Family Tree magazine this month they're running a web competition to win a copy of my book Ancestors in the Attic. So... if you fancy a little reading on these winter nights and are looking for some new ideas on how to flesh out your family history story, then head on over to their website. You've got until January 24th to enter.

Ancestors in the Attic – review by Karen Clare – Family Tree magazine.

Never fear, this has nothing to do with ghostly apparitions, but everything to do with family history at its most charming – investigating the ephemera of life that can be a treasure trove of information for the clued-up researcher. Karen Foy tucks joyfully into the treats that the family archive may hold. Whether it is an old diary, medal, trophy or jewellery, travel journals, postcards or bills and receipts, each gives us a window into our ancestors’ lives. The list of possible heirlooms is endless, but the chapters have been divided into different subject areas to give you a handle on what could be achieved. It’s usefully peppered with bite-size tips and historical info, to fill any gaps in your knowledge.  There are lots of imaginative suggestions that could take you down new and exciting research routes. It will certainly inspire you to put on your detective hat and start investigating. Ancestors in the attic? It’s right up my street.

ISBN: 9780752464282. RRP £14.99 paperback. The History Press.