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The Merchant's Daughter (Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mysteries Book 7) Kindle Edition

by M J Lee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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After a DNA test, Rachel Marlowe, an actress from an aristocratic family, learns she has an African ancestor.

She has always been told her family had been in England since 1066, the time of William the Conqueror, and they have a family tree showing an unbroken line of male descendants.

Unable to discover the truth herself, she turns to Jayne Sinclair to research her past.

Which one of her forbears is Rachel’s African ancestor? And, who is desperate to stop Jayne Sinclair uncovering the truth?

Jayne digs deep into the secrets of the family, buried in the slave trade and the great sugar estates of the Caribbean.

Can she discover the truth hidden in time?


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    Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mysteries
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZVWWDDY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 26, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 26, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 461 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 289 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,872 ratings

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M J Lee

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Martin is a writer of contemporary crime, historical and genealogical mystery novels.

When he's not writing, he splits his time between the UK and Asia, taking pleasure in playing with his daughter, researching his family history, single-handedly solving the problem of the French wine lake and wishing he were George Clooney.

He can be contacted at writermjlee.com, on Facebook at writermjlee, on twitter, you guessed it, @writermjlee. He's nothing if not original with his internet domains.

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duckbill
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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I liked the way the story was told switching back and forth with the times. Having the dates at the beginning of the chapter keep you informed at a glance where you are. Thanks so much for a great story!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good series
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022
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This series is worth reading because the fiction is based on historical facts which makes it all the more interesting although some of the facts are heartbreaking.
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Kz
5.0 out of 5 stars Always a wild ride with Jayne!
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
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I love Ms. Lee's books. What a very fine writer she is! The Merchant's Daughter, like all of her books, keeps you interested in the journey of discovery. Who isn't curious about ancestors and family secrets? Plenty of unexpected twists and turns to satisfy mystery lovers. I am so thankful Ms. Lee is a prolific writer! I can hardly wait for the next adventure Jayne will take me on for the price of the book, and not a retainer in the thousands that her clients must pay. Lol
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LA Flynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tale based on DNA results and intermarriage secrets…
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
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From a Barbados based diary to England’s Slavery Act, the intertwining of historical data and a fictional family history. Excellent!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Merchants Daughter
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022
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As usual this book does not disappoint. Each chapter leads you to the next so it is difficult to put the book down. Emily's written words about her life are written well and are a window through which we get to know Emily as a family member or friend. Jayne's struggle with this case is certainly a case worth your time and I highly recommend it.
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Cathy G. Cole
4.0 out of 5 stars Emily Roylance shines in this story
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2021
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M.J. Lee's Jayne Sinclair series has to be my favorite mystery series that focuses on genealogy. He's created a strong female lead in investigator Jayne Sinclair. A former police officer, she doesn't stumble into dangerous situations blindly. She knows how to take care of herself, and she still has plenty of friends on the force if the need arises. She's also a first-rate investigator, and readers can actually learn about the resources available to those who want to work on their family trees.

Lee also does an excellent job of weaving together two different timelines in these books. The older timeline which concerns the ancestor that Jayne is trying to find usually ties into a fascinating (if sometimes painful) historic event. In The Merchant's Daughter, readers learn about the treatment of women in 1840s England and the importance of the slave trade to Liverpool, England-- a topic that may come as a surprise to many. I was aware of Liverpool's role in the slave trade, but I was unaware of how slave traders were eventually persuaded to put an end to it all.

The mystery in The Merchant's Daughter isn't the strongest in this series. It was relatively easy to deduce, and what little violence there was seemed tacked on and not really necessary. I also wasn't shocked at the lengths that some people will go to in order to cover up "blemishes" on their family trees. After all, my own grandmother refused to do any further research on our Mudd ancestors on the off chance that she'd find out we were related to Dr. Samuel Mudd who was implicated in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

So... if I thought the mystery was easy to deduce, why did I enjoy The Merchant's Daughter so much? Because of the characters. Jayne is one of my favorites-- smart, determined, intuitive, and full of common sense. However, the character who shone the brightest in this book was the merchant's daughter herself, Emily Roylance. Her voice as she told me her story and what she had to endure kept me hooked, kept me firmly in her corner, and kept me hoping that things would turn out all right for her.

Do they? You'll have to find out for yourself. Is this a series that you have to begin at the beginning and read in order? Not really. The Merchant's Daughter works well as a standalone. Just don't be surprised if you read this book and find yourself wanting to read more of Jayne's investigations.
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Riproars
3.0 out of 5 stars Will I read the next book...
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
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I liked the genealogy - the hunt for Rachel's African ancestor was well done, even though, I'm sure more than a few readers guessed the connection before the end of the story. Also, the "danger" part of the seemed a bit forced. Will I read the next book...probably so, as I like Jane's character and enjoy the genealogy.
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magicuserjade
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
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Really enjoyed The Merchant's Daughter! Read it so fast because I couldn't wait to find out the results of the mystery! I have read several other Mysteries by M J Lee and love the genealogy research involved.
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Barbara D
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2022
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Each and every book is an invitation into the world of genealogy with surprising twists and turns. This book also reminds us to think outside the box or miss the answer we are looking for.
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sharon salter
5.0 out of 5 stars Another week written story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2023
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Suzie Mathews
5.0 out of 5 stars The Merchant,s Daughter
Reviewed in Australia on March 16, 2020
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An excellent book I loved her characters, held the readers interest to the last page.

I will look forward to another of her novels.
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Helen Edwards
4.0 out of 5 stars British slavery and the coverup. Great reading.
Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2021
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A family that claims ancestry back to William the Conqueror is set on its head when a DNA test reveals African roots in the family. Once again, Jayne Sinclair is called upon to discover what the implications of this test are—and she has only a week to do it. I knew little about British slavery practices and was fascinated—and horrified—to learn the whole sordid story. Being educated while reading a book that I was reading for pleasure was a bonus. I have been tracing my family history for years and love reading about how our fictional detective does the same things I do on a regular basis. It makes the whole story more credible.

I read this series because of the mix of history and genealogy and this book is one of the best in the series as it opened my eyes to things I knew very little about.

Highly recommended as it makes you think, not merely read.
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sara hicks
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2021
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Good read
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