Rags to RichesFrom the industrial Black Country to the dazzling clubs of New York City, what fate awaits her? 1936, young cellist Maxine Kite is thankful for the chance given to her by Birminghams esteemed orchestra. Plucked from obscurity she is destined for stardom. Music has always been her passion but her dreams are too big for a girl from a simple family. Leaving the safety of home behind, Maxime travels to New York City where the jazz clubs beckon, along with

eccentricities and embarrassments that are the British at Table

and powerful enemies from the past—including one Colby considered a friend—have resurfaced to exact their revenge

and horror

Rorie Campbell has a pleasant

along with dozens more

Lakshmi is desperately lonely and trapped in a loveless marriage to a domineering man who limits her world to their small restaurant and grocery store

or in the broadcast booth

MJ knows what it means to hurt

teaching them

Until that day

their progressive social-welfare programs

Pink around the Rink