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Granny was a Brothel Keeper PLUS Grandad Did a Dastardly Deed TWINPACK
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Granny Was a Brothel Keeper PLUS Grandad Did a Dastardly Deed is a twin-pack of humorous and insightful guides for family historians, written by Kate Broad and Toni Neobard. These books explore the unexpected, quirky, and sometimes scandalous discoveries that can emerge during genealogical research.
Granny Was a Brothel Keeper
This volume presents a collection of true stories that reveal the fascinating and bizarre world of family history. It challenges assumptions about ancestors—perhaps your upright Victorian grandmother wasn’t quite as prim as you thought. The book includes tales of lying brides, bath chairs, shipwreck survivors, and even exploding sheds. It’s both entertaining and educational, highlighting common traps and misconceptions that researchers often encounter.
Grandad Did a Dastardly Deed
Continuing in the same irreverent tone, this companion book uncovers 50 more family history traps. Was your grandfather a gentle gardener—or was something sinister buried beneath the rhubarb patch? With stories of concealed lunatics, dwarf stranglers, fake social media profiles, and malevolent microfilm, the book blends humor with practical advice. It’s illustrated with Jim Wilkins’ cartoons and packed with cautionary tales to help researchers avoid pitfalls in their ancestral journey.
Together, these books offer a light-hearted yet informative look at the surprises that await in the archives.