Romeo #27 May 1967

In "Puppet on a String," Gina grapples with her growing feelings for her father’s assistant, a fellow believer in the soul of the marionettes—someone who shares her father’s deep devotion to the craft. As the lines between performer and puppet blur, Gina finds herself caught between love and loyalty, wondering if her heart can ever truly be her own.

In "Skinny Liz," a simple mix-up lands Liz in the headlines for her "kitten in the rain" look, turning her into an unexpected local sensation. With Mr. Hyams off to the States and his son in charge, the shift in plans puts Liz’s future in the balance—especially when Freddy insists Mike use Donna instead.

In a quiet corner of the north coast, Morag finds herself drawn to Robert during his holiday, and when he writes to her from London asking her to join him and marry, she steps into a new chapter with uncertain heart. Though she’s unsure if the city’s pace will suit her after the calm of home, the promise of love sets her on a journey that feels both thrilling and uncharted.

In a quiet moment from *Romeo* #27, Kookie puts her book on romance to the test, enlisting Sandie for a day at the park to practice identifying the right kind of man—though whether she’s looking for love or just a good distraction remains delightfully uncertain.

Dave the Rave Is Back! finds the returning sailor expecting a hero's welcome, only to discover that two years at sea have left the world — and the girls — changed in ways he didn’t anticipate. A short, sharp moment of nostalgia and surprise, this 1967 romance captures a familiar beat with a touch of wry charm.

In "A Tear for Yesterday's Love...", Kirstina, now a famous singer haunted by her own loneliness, receives a letter from her old boyfriend Dave, who’s returning to meet her at crocus time. As she speeds toward their reunion, the story unfolds with quiet ache, capturing a moment of hope that hangs in the balance.