In 1953, the dark alleyways of Soho, London, teem with crooks, fortunetellers, cardsharks, and ladies of the night. But even the toughest racketeer has a soft spot for Rosie, the adopted daughter of the whole neighborhood and resident ray of sunshine in the local cafe. A doorstop orphan, her world i[...]
It is 1954, and Rosie and Auntie Maggie are opening up their cafe in Old Compton Street when the Widow Ginger comes to call. An ex-GI with ice-cold blue eyes, he has unfinished business with Uncle Bert. At the same time, Rosie's best friend Jenny seems to have some mysterious illness.[...]
But when Peace goes missing a second time, and no one knows where she's gone, it looks as though there's only one thing to do. Lizzy asks TC to help her find Peace, and the first place they must visit is the seedy dock area in Limehouse. The home of the Chinese community, it's a very dangerous place[...]