First Events

Last night saw our first event in Elgin since we took over the business and a first event ever for author Derek Flory. His book ‘Torn Apart’ is a wonderful story told with immense charm and empathy. It is the story of his mother Sybil’s escape from war torn Rangoon in 1941 and the discovery of her sister Blanche 66 years later, who she presumed she had lost during those difficult days of Japanese occupation. Sybil Le Fleur joined us for the event, sitting in the VIP seat at the front of the audience. Many commented on her continued beauty, radiance and wonderful dress sense which  captured the heart of Scots Soldier, Reid Flory in the final years of the war. Reid Flory was to bring his exotic bride first to Ellon and then to settle in, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.  Derek gave a great talk last night which was moving, funny and self deprecating. His initial nerves were quite unwarranted. Look out for much media coverage in the coming weeks as this seven decade story is finally shared.   

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