Blogs in January 1970

We All Fall Down 1st January 1970

When a light bulb falls in a subway tunnel, it releases a pathogen that could kill millions. While the mayor postures, people begin to die, especially on the city’s grim west side. Hospitals become morgues. L trains are converted...

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Ocean Beach 1st January 1970

A follow up to 10 Beach Road, which was set in St Petersburg, Florida. After renovating Bella Flora there, the Madeline, Avery and Nicole get the opportunity to fix up another home – this time in South Beach and...

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Hawaii 1st January 1970

Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener brings Hawaii’s epic history vividly to life in a classic saga that has captivated readers since its initial publication in 1959. As the volcanic Hawaiian Islands sprout from the ocean floor, the land...

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Hemingway’s Girl 1st January 1970

Ernest Hemingway, his second wife, Pauline, (who followed on after Hadley) and their two sons have come to live in Key West. Mariella Bennet, an 18 year old young woman comes to works as a maid in the Hemingway...

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4 a.m. in Las Vegas 1st January 1970

It’s Halloween in Las Vegas and things are crazier than normal for Connie the wedding planner. Vicky and Frank are in town for their nuptials but she soon realises that he has more on his mind than wedding bells....

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