Join our online book club as we explore The Lost Fifty-Seven: A Genealogical Journey of Discovery, Deception, Secrets and Scandal by Ron Williams.

This compelling genealogical memoir follows Williams’ determined quest to uncover the truth about his grandfather’s mysterious early life. When Alfred Victor Williams arrived on the streets of Vancouver in June 1947, he appeared to come from nowhere. Within months, at the age of fifty-seven, he was a homeowner with a new bride and a child on the way. When he died in 1968, he left behind no trace of the first fifty-seven years of his life, only questions.

Drawing on a small cache of documents and photographs, alongside modern genealogical tools and online records, Williams embarks on an extraordinary investigation. His search leads to the discovery of long-lost relatives, international travel, and a story that slowly unfolds to reveal a lost inheritance, a kidnapping, and a hidden identity.

This book club meeting offers the chance to discuss a real-life mystery that blends family history with intrigue and unexpected revelations and to reflect on how the past can remain hidden in plain sight for generations.

Booking this session will add you to our Book Club membership and you will receive an invitation to all future meetings. Book Club is a member only event. 

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