⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully written story that has everything I look for in a novel. It deals with love, both romantic and maternal, secrets, mystery and has a wonderful sense of place. I was moved to tears.’ Jan Baynham, author of The Secret Sister
‘A heartwarming and gripping story about the lasting power of love.’ Sally Tarpey, author of The Country Girl
A woman who dared to dream beyond her circumstances and a legacy that refuses to fade away.
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, a once-shining gem in Devon. 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 . . .
The discovery of an abandoned film reel in a dilapidated cinema reopens the mystery of a missing usherette and the fiancé she left behind. Perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Kate Morton, Tracy Rees or Jan Baynham.
READERS LOVE THE FORGOTTEN LIFE OF CONNIE HARRIS:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Still wiping a few tears from my face. Wow.’ Vicki F.
⭐⭐⭐⭐�� ‘A super story and a real page-turner — great characters, super plot and loads of emotion that really brought a lump to my throat.��� Nick P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This had me hooked. A clever dual-time story.’ Liz A.
Genre: Historical Romance
‘A heartwarming and gripping story about the lasting power of love.’ Sally Tarpey, author of The Country Girl
A woman who dared to dream beyond her circumstances and a legacy that refuses to fade away.
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, a once-shining gem in Devon. 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 . . .
The discovery of an abandoned film reel in a dilapidated cinema reopens the mystery of a missing usherette and the fiancé she left behind. Perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Kate Morton, Tracy Rees or Jan Baynham.
READERS LOVE THE FORGOTTEN LIFE OF CONNIE HARRIS:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Still wiping a few tears from my face. Wow.’ Vicki F.
⭐⭐⭐⭐�� ‘A super story and a real page-turner — great characters, super plot and loads of emotion that really brought a lump to my throat.��� Nick P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This had me hooked. A clever dual-time story.’ Liz A.
Genre: Historical Romance
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