Ringing A Bell

We had a very lively discussion in the office recently thanks to this week's article about teenagers and telephones in the 1970s! It struck a chord with those of us who can remember the days when a household considered itself lucky to have one sturdy telephone situated in a draughty hallway, while the younger members of the team were astonished at the thought that anyone could have existed without a mobile phone!

Elsewhere in this issue, we have a brand-new serial for you to enjoy, as Jan Jones's popular character Penny Plain returns with another intriguing mystery to solve. There's a super selection of absorbing short stories, too, including "Come What May" by Leonora Francis, a touching and inspiring tale of courage and devotion, and Samantha Tonge's satisfying romance, "The Call Of The Wild".

I hope you enjoy reading this week's issue as much as we've enjoyed putting it together!