Descendants is the powerful follow-up to Paul Crooks’ acclaimed novel Ancestors. Set in post-war Britain, this moving story is inspired by real events in Crooks’ family history—bringing to life the hopes, struggles, and triumphs of Jamaican migrants during the Windrush era.

A Story of Migration, Identity, and Belonging
Blending fact and fiction, Descendants follows a Jamaican father and his children as they leave rural Jamaica behind and journey to London in the 1950s. Against a backdrop of bustling streets, silent prejudice, and harsh winters, they fight to build new lives while holding on to their dignity, dreams, and cultural identity.

Why This Story Matters
At its heart, Descendants is about resilience. It offers a deeply human portrait of one Black British family navigating life between two worlds—Jamaica and Britain—in the shadow of colonialism and systemic racism.

From the quiet victories of finding work and raising children to the lasting impact of alienation, Descendants sheds light on a generation whose voices helped rebuild Britain—and whose legacy lives on in today’s society.

For Readers of Black History and Migration Stories
This novel will resonate with:

Readers interested in Windrush history and post-colonial Britain

Those exploring their own Black British or Caribbean ancestry

Fans of historical fiction grounded in real lives and family stories

If you connected with Ancestors, or want to better understand the cultural legacy of Caribbean migration to the UK, this novel offers a vivid, emotional journey through time.

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