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As a tribute to the late Elizabeth Hawley, who died in Kathmandu on 26 January aged 94, Steve Bell has released this excerpt from his forthcoming memoir and sequel to Virgin on Insanity. It describes a meeting that took place in May 2017.

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Wonderful!!!

'Through her work, she marked the beginning and the end of every Himalayan endeavour, and at that moment I felt connected to all of them, via the conduit of this little old lady who sat at the centre of a web of heroism and tragedy. I was moved. A handshake seemed appallingly inadequate, so I bent forwards, as if making a bow, and kissed her hand. Miss Elizabeth Hawley said nothing.'

Mick

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What a beautiful tribute.

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Absolutely charming that Steve and beautifully written, well done.

Andy.

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That was lovely to read, but didn't tell me much. I'd never heard of Elizabeth Hawley so knew nothing about her. I don't know much more now. 

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If this is anything to go by the Steve's memoir will be excellent. 

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A really beautiful piece of writing Steve.

In reply to UKC Articles: Lovely piece of writing. Can't help thinking of the ferryman on the river styx, though Mrs Hawley does returns!

 

In reply to aln:

Glad you enjoyed the read. It's a tribute to Liz, not a bio. If it's a bio you're after, here's an excellent one:

http://rockandice.com/features/the-one-who-counts/

 

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Thanks. I'll have a read later.