One of the themes of My Ancestors were French is the impact of faith on people’s lives throughout history. Today, because of migration, and travel, the world does seem smaller in some respects, and there are many more options, many choices – but not necessarily answers to all our questions. This is the song of a young woman living in northern England today. She doesn’t know much about her family history, but like many English or American people she is of Huguenot descent. This young woman starts to look back into her family history and begins to find the faith to help her through the pitfalls of life. She learns stories from her family, and discovers that the scent of the auricula has a special quality, which takes people back to childhood memories. Memories of grandparents potting sheds…and even further back…when you suddenly think how can this memory be older than me…?