LOL: IT

It by Elinor Glyn was "coined" by the author to explain the magical magnetism that emanates from some people and makes them wildly attractive. From the back cover of the book, it explains why Ava is attracted to John Gaunt! October 1978 saw the publication of this condensed book by Barbara Cartland.

Francis Marshall illustrates our couple on a sofa. Our heroine is wearing evening dress that looks from the 1920's or 30's. She holds a pet cat. Our hero looks at her with those magnetic eyes!! I like the funky lamp in the background and the floral arrangement in front.

LOL: The Price of Things

The Price of Things by Elinor Glyn is #20 in Barbara Cartland's Library of Love condensed book series. This copy has a June 1978 publication date. This is a romance set during WW1, where Amaryllis marries the handsome Sir John, but circumstances make her fall in love with his cousin, Denzil. The plot thickens with the heir to the family, who may or may not be illegitimate, trying to become its head, by fair means or foul!

Francis Marshall shows our couple saying goodbye. Our hero is handsome in his uniform and our heroine pretty in blue. The motorcar almost dominates the cover by its size and color. Another great picture by FM!

LOL: The Sequence

The Sequence is another condensed book of Elinor Glyn's for Barbara Cartland's Library of Love series. This book was published in April 1978. Guinevere is locked in an unhappy marriage with an older man when she meets Hugh Dremont and realizes he is her one true love. Can their love withstand the adventures of those around them?

Francis Marshall illustrates our couple at a piano. We see our heroine's husband sleeping in the background while she plays a song for the hero. It's a poignant scene. I love the detail of her white dress. The hero's red dinner jacket is unusual though it could be a hunting jacket.

LOL: The Great Moment

The Great Moment is #14 in Barbara Cartland's Library of Love series and was published in February 1978. Elinor Glyn writes a love tale of a handsome American and the British girl with Russian blood in her veins, set in America.

Francis Marshall illustrates our couple on a sofa or bed. Our heroine seems shocked at seeing the hero in front of her. He is dressed in outdoors wear. A different FM cover in that it's casual rather than formal and has a modern feel.

LOL: Six Days

Six Days is #12 in Barbara Cartland's Library of Love condensed favorite novels! Elinor Glyn writes of Laline and David and the trials they endure before they can be happy together.

Francis Marshall creates a superb cover of our couple. We can almost see the 1920's as our heroine is attired in a beautiful gown with a matching wild fan and our hero is dashing in a tuxedo. This is another cover where I wish the title was better placed because I believe that this is such a pretty picture.

LOL: Man and Maid

Man and Maid by Elinor Glyn is one of Barbara Cartland's favorite novels and is condensed in this November 1977 edition. Sir Nicholas was injured during WW1 and in his gloomy state decides to write a book. He hired Alathea Sharp as his typist, but she soon becomes much more to him!

Francis Marshall illustrates a passionate scene between our couple! I love the picture of the room with the typewriter on top of the desk and the trash can below. Note the crutch in the chair, too. Our heroine wears a pretty lilac suit which sets off her red hair. Another great cover by Francis Marshall!

LOL: The Vicissitudes of Evangeline

The Vicissitudes of Evangeline was published in September 1977 and was written by Elinor Glyn and condensed by Barbara Cartland. Evangeline Travers bursts into society at age 20 and with no family or title determined to become an adventuress. She falls in love with Lord Robert, a brother to a duke, and the fun begins!

Francis Marshall illustrates our couple on a park bench. They are smartly dressed and are in love. The heroine is pretty in black with an adorable hat and muff. Our hero is dapper as an Edwardian hero should be! I wish the title wasn't over the couple so we could see more of their elegant dress. Oh well!

LOL: The Reason Why

The Reason Why was published in July 1977 and is condensed from the book by Elinor Glyn. It is the romance of the handsome Englishman, Lord Tancred, and the beautiful widow, Zara.

Francis Marshall illustrates our couple in elegant Edwardian dress. Our heroine wears a wonderful blue gown with a long strand of pearls. Our hero is dashing in black evening dress. They sit on a sofa and act antagonisticly towards each other! Another great FM cover!

LOL: His Hour

His Hour is #2 in Barbara Cartland's Library of Love and was published in March 1977. This is the condensed story by Elinor Glyn about Tamara, an English widow, and a Russian Prince, who she meets in Egypt and later in Russia. This novel was a sensation when published in the 1910's!

Francis Marshall illustrates our couple at a ball, where the heroine holds a pistol! The hero is handsome and sardonic in a red uniform and our heroine looks like a princess with her tiara and furs. It's too bad that the title was placed over the illustration, but we see some of Marshall's great artwork! This is a very pretty illustration that I hope you enjoy!