Papa La-BasThe scene in Papa La Bas is New Orleans in 1858. There, strong men, lovely women, dark magic and violence swirl around Senator Judah P. Benjamin, who can solve any problem by logical analysis, and Richard Macrae, Her Majesty's Consul, when they witness a devilish murder.

A stunning new classic from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo for readers of 9+

It is the divine Sarah who informs him of a recent murder on the dance floor of the Moulin Rouge as the cabaret reached its climax

In both these affairs he has a rival

reading bedtime stories to sleep-starved children

Hal Treherne is a young and dedicated soldier on the brink of a brilliant career

and edited by Graham Greene

their research has been a link to his family's pastand an obstacle to the woman he loves

affecting and moving

and is determined to carve out some power for himself

Jeff provided for their needs more than adequately

The Aurelian

and about the woman he once loved