LOL: Tetherstones

July 1978 saw the publication of Tetherstones by Ethel M. Dell and condensed by Barbara Cartland. This is a story about an insane old man, his loving son, a daughter despoiled by a seducer relative and the girl who comes to help. Cartland considers Dell one of the best romance authors of the 1920's.

Francis Marshall illustrates our couple outside. Our heroine is runninig and seems frightened. She is pretty with her brown hair and clear features. I like that her outfit would be worn today! Our hero holds a rifle and is on alert for danger, which may be the old man crouching in the background.

LOL: Charles Rex

Ethel M. Dell writes Charles Rex, which Barbara Cartland condensed in her Library of Love collection in May 1978. Charles Rex is ready to fall in love, but he ends up with the perfect, unexpected girl that enters his life in a dramatic way!

Francis Marshall illustrates our couple in a Eastern themed room. Our heroine reclines on a fur throw and the hero seems to be entreating her! She wears a cute blue shift dress, very 1960's, while our hero is dressed for dinner. She seems quite young for this hero! FM creates another alpha male hero for this cover, which I hope you enjoy!

LOL: Greatheart

Greatheart, published in March 1978, is #15 in Barbara Cartland's Library of Love condensed versions series. Ethel M. Dell writes about a young girl named Dinah, who has two brothers vying for her attentions. Will she choose the handsome baron or his understanding and kind brother?

Francis Marshall illustrates our couple in a snowy scene. We see the light snow falling on them and a dog waiting patiently. Our heroine is pretty in a purple coat trimmed with fur. This is a great cover that could be used on a current book, since it doesn't appear dated.

LOL: The Bars of Iron

October 1977 saw the publication of The Bars of Iron by Ethel M. Dell, condensed for Barbara Cartland! It is the story of a young widow, Avery, who unknowingly marries her first husband's murderer, Piers!

Francis Marshall shows our couple at a hunt. Our hero is dressed for hunting in his red jacket, while the heroine wears a white coat and blue scarf, that sets off her pretty reddish hair. The other hunters ride in the background and we see a wooden fence behind our couple. Another great cover by FM!

Update: the photo added is listed on barbaracartland.com as #149 Pink Collection They Ran Away. What's interesting is the photo looks like another sketch of The Bars of Iron!

LOL: The Way of an Eagle

August 1977 saw the publication of Ethel M. Dell's condensed book, The Way of an Eagle. Barbara Cartland condenses her favorite romances from the 1910's and 1920's! This story is set in India and is about the romance of Nick and Muriel and their adventures in the mountains.

Francis Marshall illustrates our couple against the backdrop of the beautiful mountains. We see a skirmish taking place below them and our hero's intent on saving the heroine. Again, it's another great FM cover!!

LOL: The Hundredth Chance

Barbara Cartland's Library of Love #5 brings us The Hundredth Chance by Ethel M. Dell, condensed by Bantam in June 1977. Maud's mother marries a man who is trying to seduce her, so she marries Jack, even though she doesn't love him. However, Jack is a horse jockey and Maud was once engaged to his boss, Lord Saltash, who will do anything to possess Maud!

Francis Marshall illustrates this cover with our hero and heroine, along with a racehorse and a building on fire. Our heroine clings to the hero as if he is her only lifeline! Our heroine is young and pretty while our hero is worldly and handsome. This is a great cover and I hope you like it!

LOL: The Knave of Diamonds

The Knave of Diamonds was published in April 1977 as #3 in the Library of Love condensed book collection from Barbara Cartland. Ethel M. Dell wrote the book in 1912 about Lady Carfax and the mysterious Napoleon Errol, who falls in love with her.

Francis Marshall illustrates our couple at a masquerade ball where the hero is dressed as the character in the title while our heroine is pretty in a blue gown. It's a typically classic FM cover and very romantic.

Ethel M. Dell was obviously a favorite author of Barbara Cartland's since she condensed a few of her books in this series. Look out for others coming soon!