Clare West

Murder: the unlawful, intentional killing of a human being - a terrible crime. But murder stories are always fascinating. Who did it? And how? Or why? And was it murder, or just an unfortunate accident? Who will triumph, the murderer or the detective? This collection contains a wide range of murder stories, from the astute detection of the famous Sherlock Holmes, to the chilling psychology of Ruth...

In the spring of 1954, in the small seaside town of Skinners Bluff, Anna is filled with hope for the future and she dreams of the world beyond, but it's up to Anna to keep the family together - or is it? With summer approaching, secrets are revealed which will change the family forever. This is the story of a young girl's coming of age, when old dreams are challenged and new dreams discovered.