Why?
When I stumbled across the story of Agneta and Robert and their love, it was something I just could not ignore. First of all, the mystery; why had this story never been told? My aunt, who knows everything there is to know about this family I happen to belong to, summed it up with the words: ‘it was very romantic and then he was killed’. Surely there must be more to it? My curiosity was piqued.
As my knowledge has grown, I have become convinced there is more to this tale than something merely of interest to my wider family. The story remains relevant to this day; unfortunately, perhaps more relevant than ever. This is a story about good and evil, and about the lengths to which people are willing to go for love. It is also about how little of our lives we control and why unintended consequences always have the greatest impact, regardless of what we seek to achieve.
I first thought of this story as a book, but books about the Second World War are ten a penny. Moreover, it seemed appropriate to turn this project into something more altruistic that chimed with the poignancy of the story itself. Our memory is central to our identity; without it, we are no longer ourselves. What you are reading is an attempt to reconstruct a memory, to never forget the sacrifices that so many made to defeat an unimaginable evil. So, I thought, why not try to use this as a means for good – helping to defeat Alzheimer’s disease. If an old man can raise money by walking laps of his garden, perhaps it is possible to raise funds by entertaining and intriguing people with an interactive mystery tour of a past full of unexpected connections, famous names and drama and in which you, dear reader, can participate. Let’s see.
After 30 years as a financial analyst, I know it’s impossible to predict what research will generate interest. However, if you enjoy this and feel that my work deserves some recognition, then I hope you will be willing to donate whatever amount you consider appropriate in support of defeating Alzheimer’s and the loss of memory.
In Memory of Love Lost
Why?
When I stumbled across the story of Agneta and Robert and their love, it was something I just could not ignore. First of all, the mystery; why had this story never been told? My aunt, who knows everything there is to know about this family I happen to belong to, summed it up with the words: ‘it was very romantic and then he was killed’. Surely there must be more to it? My curiosity was piqued.
As my knowledge has grown, I have become convinced there is more to this tale than something merely of interest to my wider family. The story remains relevant to this day; unfortunately, perhaps more relevant than ever. This is a story about good and evil, and about the lengths to which people are willing to go for love. It is also about how little of our lives we control and why unintended consequences always have the greatest impact, regardless of what we seek to achieve.
I first thought of this story as a book, but books about the Second World War are ten a penny. Moreover, it seemed appropriate to turn this project into something more altruistic that chimed with the poignancy of the story itself. Our memory is central to our identity; without it, we are no longer ourselves. What you are reading is an attempt to reconstruct a memory, to never forget the sacrifices that so many made to defeat an unimaginable evil. So, I thought, why not try to use this as a means for good – helping to defeat Alzheimer’s disease. If an old man can raise money by walking laps of his garden, perhaps it is possible to raise funds by entertaining and intriguing people with an interactive mystery tour of a past full of unexpected connections, famous names and drama and in which you, dear reader, can participate. Let’s see.
After 30 years as a financial analyst, I know it’s impossible to predict what research will generate interest. However, if you enjoy this and feel that my work deserves some recognition, then I hope you will be willing to donate whatever amount you consider appropriate in support of defeating Alzheimer’s and the loss of memory.
In Memory of Love Lost
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