On a busy Friday night in 1964, a woman's body is discovered in London's Soho Square. She has been raped and strangled. With no one reported missing, her identity remains a mystery. Assuming the victim to be a prostitute, DCI Jackson is inclined to dismiss the case. Detective Sergeant Harry Barnard disagrees. Harry's partner Kate meanwhile has been despatched to her native Liverpool to work on a magazine feature about the city's remarkable regeneration. As Harry's investigations point to evidence of a cover-up at the highest level, Kate's assignment leads her to uncover a darker side to 1960s Liverpool – and a possible link to the Soho murder victim.
London 1964. At 3a.m. on a chilly autumn morning, Detective Sergeant Harry Barnard is called to a club in Greek Street where a young girl has fallen to her death from a top-floor window. But was it a tragic accident, or something more sinister? Meanwhile, Kate O'Donnell, Harry's photographer girlfriend, receives a call from her Liverpudlian ex, pleading for her help. His new squeeze, Marie Collins, set off for London in the hope of getting a recording contract, but she's not answering her phone. Where is she?
1964. Detective Sergeant Harry Barnard has been ordered to track down notorious Soho club owner Ray Robertson, who hasn't been seen for several days. The case takes on a greater urgency when a battered body is discovered at the gym Ray owns. Is Ray the killer, or is he a victim? Photographer Kate O'Donnell meanwhile is working on a feature about the regeneration of Canvey Island, finally being rebuilt after the devastating East Coast floods of 1953. But as Kate and Harry are about to discover, the Canvey Island floods, the murder and Ray Robertson's disappearance are connected in more ways than one ...
It's 1963. A new band called the Rolling Stones is beginning to make its mark and the mini-skirt is coming into fashion. For young Liverpudlian photographer Kate O'Donnell, it's an exciting time to be in the capital especially as she's on secondment to an up-and-coming fashion photographer's studio. But there's a darker side to 1960s London, Kate discovers, when the naked, battered body of a teenage prostitute is found amongst the rubbish bins behind a Soho jazz club and it turns out the victim was a former model at the studio where Kate's working. When a second young model disappears, Kate enlists her friend DS Harry Barnard's help to find out exactly what's going on.
Everybody's favorite rag dolls, Raggedy Ann and Andy, are in for an exciting day. Marcella's kindergarten class is having show-and-tell. Debbie brings her guinea pig named Petunia, and Marty brings his toy truck, Mac. When the students leave for lunch, Raggedy Ann and Andy explore the classroom. They meet Petunia, Gill the goldfish, and Leo the stuffed lion. Then they hop aboard Mac for a drive around the school. But they get lost, and lunch is almost over! To find their way back, the toys will have to put on their thinking caps. Author Patricia Hall is the perfect choice to continue the wonderful tradition begun by series creator Johnny Gruelle. She is a lifelong collector of Gruelle memorabilia and curator of a museum exhibition on his life and legacy. Christina Moore's delightful narration captures the charm of these classic characters.
When Marcella decides to visit her grandma, Raggedy Ann and Andy get to go along. That means they'll be flying in an airplane for the very first time! And they'll also get to explore the baggage hold area. Everybody's favorite rag dolls are sure to have the adventure of their lives. Readers of all ages will be thrilled to buckle their seat belts and take to the friendly skies with this charming story that features two of the most beloved and enduring characters in children's literature. Patricia Hall is the perfect choice to continue the Raggedy Ann and Andy tradition begun by creator Johnny Gruelle. She is a lifelong collector of Gruelle memorabilia and curator of a museum exhibition on his life and legacy. Christina Moore's clear narration is music to the ears of new readers.
When sweet little Marcella and her Daddy go to the fair for the day, her toys are left at home--but Raggedy Ann and her brother Andy decide to have a fair of their own--with a slippery slide and everything! Listeners old and young alike will love this adorable tale about two of the most beloved toys of all time.
