The Doll Brokers: A Novel - Softcover

Hart Toy is a family-owned toy company struggling to survive in the twenty-first century. Haunted by an incident in her past that has left her scarred, Ann Lesage overcomes one obstacle after another as she fights to bring her doll to the top of the bestseller charts, only to find outside influences so dominent it will take more than luck and nerves of steel to succeed. After begrudging approval by toy buyers, Ann relaizes that her doll must now pass the most vital test of all - to win the ultimate acceptance of the consumer. This is a story about the toy industry, with all its foibles and blemishes exposed.

Hal Ross has spent over thirty-five years in the toy industry and has traveled extensively across North America, Europe and the Far East. He currently distributes product to major retailers, including Toys R Us and Wal-Mart.