Romeo #9 April 1966

Liz watches Johnny play music from a crumbling house across the way, drawn in by his charm and the songs that drift through the air. When she returns home, a blackbird’s melody brings back memories of him—only to find the old house gone and her room empty, until she sees Johnny outside, cleaning her window with quiet determination.

Tony Bernard, a racing driver, finds himself drawn to a mysterious girl in the woods, her haunted eyes leaving a lasting impression. The next day, he waits by the Maiden's Pool, hoping to see her again—only to be watched by Lynne’s aunt, who’s scheming with her stepson Joseph Strang to control Lynne’s inheritance. With Lynne determined to avoid Joseph’s proposal, her secret meeting with Tony sets off a quiet but tense chain of events.

Sandie swaps her usual shift for a chance to catch a glimpse of a mysterious man at a men-only club, only to find her boss lunching with him—forcing her to duck under the counter and stay hidden while her heart races. With the dreamboat just out of reach and her cover in jeopardy, she’s caught between a secret crush and the risk of getting caught.

On a rainy afternoon, Jenny tours Bargrave House and stumbles upon a wishing room tied to a legendary Cupid statue. As she touches it, the head comes loose—only for Joe to catch it mid-fall, his sudden presence hinting at a deeper connection. Meanwhile, Susie watches from the shadows, her own wish quietly setting something in motion.

In a twist of fate spun from oil deals and desert intrigue, Juliette Simpson finds herself whisked from London to the palace of Sheik Hassan in Zarabia—only to be kidnapped and held for ransom. The unexpected turn of events sees the ransom paid, Juliette released, and the real mastermind behind the scheme revealed: the deposed tyrant Ali, now the new sheik, repaying her with a cheque and a surprise invitation to the Dumana Oasis.