On Thursday, July 1, 1999 at 8:00:00 AM UTC+1, Gary Wirsching wrote:   
   > Hello:   
   >   
   > I've always enjoyed Lillian Beckwith's writing, and I am particularly   
   > fond of her stories of her life in the Hebrides (and as I remember,   
   > the community of Bruach--I hope I've spelled that correctly).   
   >   
   > Because of present circumstances, I no longer am in possession   
   > of any of her books, and my memory of the locations and characters   
   > from these works has dimmed somewhat. My question is: Is this   
   > place (Bruach) in her books REAL? I can't find it on any map.   
   > The answer to this question leads to the next: Were her writings   
   > based upon her own adventures in the Hebrides--or purely fictional?   
   > Is Ms. Beckwith still alive?   
   >   
   > I'd appreciate hearing from anyone with a similar affinity for her work   
   > who may be able to help me with my inquiry.   
   >   
   > Thanks   
   > Gary Wirsching   
   >   
   > gw@atlanta-link.com   
      
   Bruach is Elgol on Skye, and is where LB had a house for a period.   
      
   Brian   
      
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