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The Wicked Trade (The Forensic Genealogist Series) Paperback – February 25, 2018

by Nathan Dylan Goodwin (Author)

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Book 7 of 10: The Forensic Genealogist Series

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‘Once again the author has carefully built the story around real places, real people, and historical facts - and whilst the tale itself is fictional, it’s so well written that you’d be forgiven for thinking it was true’
LostCousins

When Morton Farrier is presented with a case revolving around a mysterious letter written by a disreputable criminal, he finds himself delving into a murky Georgian underworld of smuggling and murder on the Kent and Sussex border. With his skills as a forensic genealogist, Morton must untangle the mysterious Ann Fothergill's association with the notorious Aldington Gang and the brutal killing of Quartermaster Richard Morgan. As Morton's research deepens, he begins to suspect that his client's family might have more troublesome and dangerous expectations of his findings.

Fans of the Morton Farrier genealogical crime mystery series will love this seventh installment, although it can also be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.

‘I can thoroughly recommend this book, which is a superior example of its genre. It is an ideal purchase for anyone with an interest in reading thrillers and in family history studies. I look forward to the next instalment of Morton Farrier’s quest!’
Waltham Forest FHS

‘Nathan Dylan Goodwin has the uncanny ability to take an historical story and skilfully weave it into the modern setting of a genealogical mystery. This story has suspense, intrigue, and lots of solid research…’
Napa Valley Genealogical Society

‘Nathan Dylan Goodwin's latest book, The Wicked Trade, is a fast-paced read of genealogical intrigue with a basis of actual and true historical facts laced with mystery and suspense. The authentic historical basis of the book simply engulfs you in a time warp. A must read not to be missed’
The Baytown Genealogical Society, Inc

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'Once again the author has carefully built the story around real places, real people, and historical facts - and whilst the tale itself is fictional, it's so well written that you'd be forgiven for thinking it was true'
LostCousins

'I can thoroughly recommend this book, which is a superior example of its genre. It is an ideal purchase for anyone with an interest in reading thrillers and in family history studies. I look forward to the next instalment of Morton Farrier's quest!'
Waltham Forest FHS

'Nathan Dylan Goodwin has the uncanny ability to take an historical story and skilfully weave it into the modern setting of a genealogical mystery. This story has suspense, intrigue, and lots of solid research...'
Napa Valley Genealogical Society

'Nathan Dylan Goodwin's latest book, The Wicked Trade, is a fast-paced read of genealogical intrigue with a basis of actual and true historical facts laced with mystery and suspense. The authentic historical basis of the book simply engulfs you in a time warp. A must read not to be missed'
The Baytown Genealogical Society, Inc

About the Author

Nathan Dylan Goodwin is a writer, genealogist and educator. He was born and raised in Hastings, East Sussex. Having attended school in the town, he then completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Film and Television Studies, followed by a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University. A member of the Society of Authors and the Crime Writers' Association, he has completed several local history books about Hastings, as well as several works of fiction, including the acclaimed Forensic Genealogist series, the Mrs McDougall Investigates series and the Venator Cold Case series. His other interests include theatre, reading, running, skiing, travelling and, of course, genealogy. He is a qualified teacher, member of the Guild of One-Name Studies and the Society of Genealogists, as well as being a member of the Sussex Family History Group, the Norfolk Family History Society and the Kent Family History Society. He lives in Kent with his husband, son, dog and an assortment of chickens.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 25, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1977083846
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1977083845
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.78 x 9 inches
Book 7 of 10 ‏ : ‎ The Forensic Genealogist Series

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Nathan Dylan Goodwin is a writer, genealogist and educator. He was born and raised in Hastings, East Sussex. Having attended school in the town, he then completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Film and Television Studies, followed by a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University. A member of the Society of Authors and the Crime Writers’ Association, he has completed several local history books about Hastings, as well as several works of fiction, including the acclaimed Forensic Genealogist series, the Mrs McDougall Investigates series and the Venator Cold Case series.

His other interests include theatre, reading, running, skiing, travelling and, of course, genealogy. He is a qualified teacher, member of the Guild of One-Name Studies and the Society of Genealogists, as well as being a member of the Sussex Family History Group, the Norfolk Family History Society and the Kent Family History Society. He lives in Kent with his husband, son, dog and an assortment of chickens.

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Customers love this book as part of the series, praising its well-researched content and historical elements. Moreover, the plot receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting how past and present narratives intertwine. Additionally, the book features great character development and maintains a fast pace throughout.

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Customers find the book to be a great and fun read, with several mentioning they loved every book in the series.

"...Each book is a well-written story about a bit of obscure English history sprinkled with useful tips for real-life genies, plus an update on Farrier..." Read more

"...I had to read them all!!! His books are fun, informative, exciting, creative and this American loves to read stories that take place in the U.K." Read more

"This was another Grand Slam for Nathan. I love reading his books and the how he came up with the book plots and how he proved the facts behind the..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the plot of the book, which features fascinating historical elements, with one customer noting how past and present narratives intertwine.

"...All the many story lines come together well at the end with always something to look forward to in the private life of Morton Farrier...." Read more

"I am in love with the Forensic Genealogist Series from book 1 and on. I'm a Professional Genealogist...." Read more

"...Several plot twists. Great character development. Fast moving. Intrigue, mystery, crisis, family care, great relationships. And also villians" Read more

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Customers appreciate the research quality of the book, with several noting it is well-researched, and one customer highlighting how the author includes research hints throughout.

"...I am surprised that the amount of information that can be found about ancestors if you know how to search for it." Read more

"As always, the author does an amazing job researching for this book...." Read more

"...I had to read them all!!! His books are fun, informative, exciting, creative and this American loves to read stories that take place in the U.K." Read more

"...and the how he came up with the book plots and how he proved the facts behind the books. He does a great job and I have every book." Read more

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Customers enjoy the series, with one mentioning it's an awesome addition to the Morton Farrier series.

"As a genealogy enthusiast and a mystery fan, this series was a perfect combination. I can't wait for more books!!" Read more

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"...Ancestry research ideas. Several plot twists. Great character development. Fast moving. Intrigue, mystery, crisis, family care, great relationships...." Read more

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"I loved this book! It's a fast read and great story! great characters and learned a lot about genealogical detecting!" Read more

"As usual, Nathan Dyland Goodwin doesn't disappoint. Well plotted, good character development and lots of history. Enjoyed it very much." Read more

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Glenda Graves
Wonderful reading.
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2025
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I enjoyed reading the details needed to research the lives of ancestors. I am enjoying these books by Nathan Dylan Goodwin more than I thought I would. I am surprised that the amount of information that can be found about ancestors if you know how to search for it.

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Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
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As always, the author does an amazing job researching for this book. All the many story lines come together well at the end with always something to look forward to in the private life of Morton Farrier. I was pleased that he and his family were spared personal violence this time! I look forward to reading the next book!

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Joanna McKenna
Another "can't put down" Morton Farrier case!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2018
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Nathan Dylan Goodwin somehow manages to avoid formulaic plots while continuing to provide the familiarity loyal readers expect in a series. That he does so while providing lessons in lesser-known events in the history of Rye and the surrounding area is why I look forward to each new book in the series. As a long-time U.S. family historian with roots in northwest England, not the southeast, I am nonetheless envious of the local resources available to Morton Farrier when he's working a case, many of which are only available to those of us on the other side the Pond by forking out many $$$ for copies of documents through sites such as FindMyPast, travelling to the U.K. personally, or employing at great expense a paid researcher such as Farrier or Goodwin himself. Each book is a well-written story about a bit of obscure English history sprinkled with useful tips for real-life genies, plus an update on Farrier's personal life. It doesn't get much better than that!

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Dina Hill
Fascinating and a real page turner
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
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I am in love with the Forensic Genealogist Series from book 1 and on. I'm a Professional Genealogist. I do this for a living so reading about the research that goes into all of these stories excites me and I've learned a lot as well. I am now a fan of Nathan Dylan Goodwin. When I finish the 8th book in the series, I am going to read his other books as well. They are fabulous. All of them!!
I'm so glad I saw the ad on Facebook to get his first book in the series for free because I couldn't just read one book. I had to read them all!!! His books are fun, informative, exciting, creative and this American loves to read stories that take place in the U.K.

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i love this series
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
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So much history. Ancestry research ideas. Several plot twists. Great character development. Fast moving. Intrigue, mystery, crisis, family care, great relationships. And also villians

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This was another Grand Slam for Nathan. I love reading his books and the how he came up with the book plots and how he proved the facts behind the books. He does a great job and I have every book.

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Kathi Jacobs
Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
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Once again the author has created a masterful genealogical novel. I thoroughly enjoyed The Wicked Trade and highly recommend it to others

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Susan Lindsey
Love the intrigue
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023
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Our hero Morton does it again. As he filter through the genealogical evidence and draws his conclusions, he weaves the plot to an exquisite ending. Good job, Nathan for writing such fun novels.

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Helen Edwards
Another great genealogy novel
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2018
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I love the way that the present is linked to the past through the medium of genealogy. As a genealogist myself, I love following the search for historic information as I do the same on a regular basis. The way the words are written, I feel I am looking over Morton's shoulder while he is working. I have always been fascinated by smuggling as it happened in my area during Prohibition. The fact that many of the events depicted in the story actually happened just adds to the enjoyment. The only downside to reading one of Goodwin's books is that I don't get any sleep once I start it as I often read the books in one sitting. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes history, genealogy, or just a very good read.

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Great mystery with an authentic setting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2018
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Genealogist Morton Farrier finds himself researching the shadowy world of Georgian smugglers after a client asks him to research the life of his ancestor, Ann Fothergill. Using a letter she wrote in 1827 as his starting point, research soon points to her connection with the notorious Aldington Gang, a group from the south of England whose reputation spread far and wide. Just exactly how did Ann make her money and why is someone in the present day so interested in Morton’s work?

This is the seventh book in the Morton Farrier series and, I don’t know how he does it, but Nathan Dylan Goodwin keeps pulling it out of the bag! I’m a huge fan of genealogical fiction and it’s fair to say that while some is better than others, I would definitely put this author up there with the best. Such is my love of Morton Farrier, as soon as I realised that another book had been published, I immediately downloaded it and, despite my mounting reading pile, started to read straight away!

Like other books in the series, The Wicked Trade is told in multiple time frames, in this case the present day and the 1820s. Both parts of the story were equally as compelling and I enjoyed finding out about Ann’s life and also the research Morton took to uncover it. As a fellow genealogist, I am always interested in Morton’s visits to record offices and I am always pleased with the author’s attention to detail. Morton’s life has changed a lot since the start of the series, and since the birth of his daughter he has other commitments in addition to his job so it was good to see how he is juggling his personal and professional life.

The story of Ann Fothergill was a fascinating one and showed how it doesn’t matter the circumstances in which you were born, if there is a chance to improve your life you should take it. I found I had mixed feelings towards Ann. I admired her for her ability to turn her life around from an illiterate streetwalker to the owner of public houses but, on the other hand, her involvement with the Aldington Gang and the subsequent events left me with a nasty taste in my mouth.

I loved the historical detail in the book and it painted a great picture of how smugglers operated in the nineteenth century. The use of language that would have been spoken at the time also gave the story a more authentic feel.

There is still much to tell about Morton Farrier so I hope that another book is in the pipeline!

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Helen
Well researched; enjoyable read
Reviewed in Australia on March 18, 2018
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This series is imlressive fir the authi's commitment to historical accuracy and placing fictional players within known events. Even appropriately using historical characters. And then linking those stories to characters in today's world. I particularly enjoyed this story about smuggling in Kent in the 1820's and following the main character's on-going relationship with his interesting and complex family. Well written and reasonably paced. I look forward to the next installment.

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Reviewed in Canada on July 27, 2020
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Enjoying all the Morton Farrier books. Genealogy, mystery and family relationships all my favourites. About to start the next one!

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Barbara & Alan
Brilliant. Once again Nathan has provided a story that keeps you enthralled. The history this story contains becomes real to the reader.
Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2018
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How the story unfolds let's you see that history and the present time become one. The people relate to each other. The history becomes now with the brilliance of the author that is able to bring this story to life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great genealogy novel

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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant. Once again Nathan has provided a story that keeps you enthralled. The history this story contains becomes real to the reader.

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Great mystery with an authentic setting

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Brilliant. Once again Nathan has provided a story that keeps you enthralled. The history this story contains becomes real to the reader.