Shangri-La (1946 song) Shangri-La (1946 song) "Shangri-La" is a popular song written by bandleader Matty Malneck and Robert Maxwell in 1946 with lyrics by Carl Sigman. The term comes from "Shangri-La" as the hidden valley of delight in James Hilton's 1933 novel "Lost Horizon". The term "Shangri-La," especially in the 1930s and 1940s, was slang for heaven or paradise, and the song is about the joy of being in love. Composer Maxwell's instrumental version (saxophone/organ lead with brass and rhythm), which featured his harp solo, which is heard in the introduction as well as in the coda section of the song, charted in
Hell's Horizon (novel) brother. He was homosexual, sexually promiscuous and extremely effeminate, frequenting gay bars and clubs. He even had a habit of cross-dressing and showed some sexual interest in Al. He aided in Al's investigations. Nicholas only appeared in 'Hell's Horizon'. Priscilla Perdue – A prostitute who liked to dress flamboyantly. She was a good friend of Nicola and aided in Al's investigations. She did a lot of business with Nicola in the past and resented herself for letting Nicola get murdered. Priscilla was referenced in 'City of the Snakes'. http://www.darrenshan.com/books/details/hells-horizon/ Hell's Horizon (novel) Hell's Horizon is a novel written by Darren