Book Launch
All welcome for the book launch of Carryl Church’s debut novel The Forgotten Life of Connie Harris, a dual timeline historical story set in post WWII Tiverton and Exeter, celebrating the romance of cinema with a mystery at its heart. The event includes a Q&A with Carryl hosted by author Jenny Kane, book signing and refreshments.
About the book:
1951, Devon. Connie’s job at the Tivoli cinema provides an escape from her alcoholic father, Frank. There she meets and falls in love with projectionist Charlie. After a whirlwind romance, he splices his proposal into her favourite film, Casablanca, and for the first time, Connie dares to dream of a life beyond the one she’s settled for. Charlie promises her a happy ending, but for Connie, fate has a different plan.
1996. Seeking fulfilment after his divorce, Eddie takes on the now dilapidated Tivoli cinema. He finds an abandoned film reel with a note – I’m sorry – The film reveals the final frames of Casablanca, with a marriage proposal to someone called Connie Harris . . .
Bio:
Originally from the Isle of Wight, Carryl now lives in Devon with her family. Although writing was always a dream, an early fascination with cinema led to a career as a Film Archivist. This background not only inspired The Forgotten Life of Connie Harris but continues to impact her other writing. Years spent watching archive footage gave her a unique and fascinating insight into how people lived in the early 20th century.
