The Secret Life of Connie Harris by Carryl Church

Name of Author:

Carryl Church

Twitter Handle:

@carrylchurch

Instagram Handle:

@carrylchurch

Author’s Website: 

https://carrylchurch.co.uk

Genre:

Historical Fiction/ Dual Timeline Romance 

Book Title:

The Forgotten Life of Connie Harris

Book Blurb:

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.

Number of Pages: 

366

Book Links/Buy Links (Amazon, Goodreads etc.): 

https://geni.us/connie-harris-tour

Author Bio:

Carryl writes historical fiction with a focus on the 20th Century. Her debut novel The Forgotten Life of Connie Harris is a dual timeline story set against the immersive backdrop of cinema. 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, and in particular the films of Humphrey Bogart, led to a career as a Film and Photography 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.