Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Towards the Stars




Towards the Stars is the story of Stella Marsden, who is injured in a factory during the war and is miraculously healed by surgeon Clive Ross. However, rumors afterwards separates the couple and how they end up finding love together is the plot of this romance by Barbara Cartland!

Francis Marshall illustrates both covers and on the Pyramid (US) one from August 1977 we see our couple with the heroine reading a letter and resting in bed. She wears a pretty bedjacket of blue and the hero hovers over her.

The Arrow (UK) cover is similar, but we see more of the room and a nurse in the background. Our heroine looks older in this cover and wears a pink or coral bedjacket. She holds flowers instead of a letter.

Both covers are very pretty and unique in their being close up illustrations of the couple. Which is your favorite?

Edit: The top photo is a foreign cover of this novel. I haven't seen this cover on another book, but if you do, let me know!

Sweet Punishment


Sweet Punishment by Barbara Cartland was published in 1979 (US) and 1971 (UK) in paperback. It's a case of hate at first sight when Lady Diana Stanlier meets Ian Carstairs. He returns from Africa with a message from a dying man who loved Diana. So she decides to teach him a lesson in love! The Jove (US) cover shows our hero in Scottish kilt and our heroine struggling with him. She is very pretty, but obviously angry. I like this cover better than the other. The Arrow (UK) cover shows our couple in the midst of an argument with the heroine about to hit the hero with a riding crop! I think her riding outfit is very odd and looks unattractive, which is unusual for a cover by Francis Marshall! The hero is dashing in his suit, though! Which cover is your favorite?

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Eternal Collection Titles Part 2

This is a continuation of the earlier list of reprinted "Eternal Collection" titles:

201. In the Arms of Love
 
202. Love in the Dark
 
203. Love Wins
 
204. The Marquis Who Hated Women
 
205. Love is Invincible
 
206. Love Climbs In
 
207. The Queen Saves the King
 
208. The Duke Comes Home
 
209. Love Joins the Clans
 
210. The Power and the Prince
 
211. Winged Victory
 
212. Light of the Gods
 
213. The Golden Illusion
 
214. Never Lose Love
 
215. The Sleeping Princess
 
216. A Song of Love
 
217. Flowers for the God of Love
 
218. The Dawn of Love
 
219. Terror in the Sun
 
220. The Shadow of Sin
 
221. The Prude and the Prodigal
 
222. Love in Hiding
 
223. Real Love or Fake
 
224. Caught by Love
 
225. The Audacious Adventuress

226. Love is Heaven

227. Temptation of a Teacher

228. A Miracle in Mexico

229. The Sign of Love

230. Lucky in Love

231. Seek the Stars

232. An Adventure of Love

233. Lost Laughter

234. Love and the Cheetah

235. A Very Special Love

236. An Innocent in Russia

237. The Necklace of Love

238. The Passionate Princess

239. Kiss of Life

240. Kneel for Mercy

241. This is Love

242. Imperial Splendor

243. Never Forget Love

244. Love for Sale

245. The Spirit of Love

246. The Odious Duke

247. Music from the Heart

248. Running Away to Love

249. Desire of the Heart

250. Lovers in Paradise

251. A Kiss in Rome

252. Lights, Laughter, and a Lady

253. The Irresistible Buck

254. Lovers in Lisbon
 
255. The Love Light of Apollo
 
256. An Innocent in Paris
 
257. Paradise in Penang
 
258. Love Me Forever

259. Love, Lords and Ladybirds
 
260. Women Have Hearts
 
261. The Eyes of Love
 
262. The Hidden Evil

263. Enchanted
 
264. Love and the Marquis
 
265. Stand and Deliver Your Heart
 
266. Two Hearts in Hungary
 
267. Look with the Heart
 
268. A Magical Moment
 
269. The Patient Bridegroom
 
270. Escape from Passion
 
271. The Protection of Love
 
272. Walking to Wonderland 
 
273. The Elusive Earl
 
274. Good or Bad?
 
275. The Daring Deception
 
276. Beyond the Stars

277. Helga in Hiding
 
278. Love Has His Way
 
279. The Earl Escapes
 
280. The Lioness and the Lily
 
281. Love Rules
 
282. The Loveless Marriage

283. The Angel and the Rake
 
284. The Wicked Widow
 
285. Love Comes to the Castle
 
286. Love at the Ritz
 
287. Passage to Love
 
288. A Theatre of Love
 
289. Desire in the Desert
 
290. The Lovely Liar

291. The Waltz of Hearts
 
292. The Bargain Bride
 
293. Desperate Defiance
 
294. The Bitter Winds of Love
 
295. Dance on My Heart
 
296. To Scotland and Love
 
297. Dreams Do Come True
 
298. The Haunted Heart
 
299. A Circus for Love
 
300. A Knight in Paris

301. Love and Linda 

302. Love Locked In
 
303. A Herb for Happiness
 
304. Broken Barriers
 
305. A Dog, a Horse, and a Heart 
 
306. The Queen of Hearts

307. Money, Magic, and Marriage
 
308. A World of Love
 
309. The Windmill of Love
 
310. The Perfection of Love
 
311. The Twists and Turns of Love
 
312. Help from the Heart
 
313. The Dangerous Marriage
 
314. The Dragon and the Pearl
 
315. The Mask of Love
 
316. The Secret of the Mosque
 
317. The Wrong Duchess
 
318. A Coronation of Love
 
319. A Royal Punishment
 
320. A Dream in Spain 
 
321. The Devil in Love

322. Look with Love
 
323. Sapphires in Siam
 
324. Hiding
 
325. Conquered by Love 
 
326. The Hellcat and the King
 
327. A Rainbow to Heaven
 
328. Love is Contraband
 
329. Wings on My Heart
 
330. The Hidden Heart
 
331. Cupid Rides Pillion
 
332. Against the Stream
 
333. The Captive Heart
 
334. Journey to Paradise
 
335. The Enchanting Evil
 
336. The Enchanted Moment
 
337. Afraid

338. No Heart is Free
 
339. Love is an Eagle
 
340. The Dream Within
 
341. A Heart is Broken
 
342. A Serpent of Satan
 
343. Lights of Love
 
344. Danger by the Nile

345. The Coin of Love
 
346. The Leaping Flame
 
347. A Heart in the Highlands
 
348. The Music of Love
 
349. A Frame of Dreams
 
350. A Light to the Heart
 
351. The Adventurer

352. The Cave of Love
 
353. The Passionate Pilgrim
 
354. The Castle of Fear
 
355. The Magic of Paris
 
356. Blue Heather
 
357. Theft of a Heart
 
358. The Frightened Bride
 
359. The Secret Fear
 
360. The Black Panther
 
361: An Arrow of Love

Monday, August 2, 2021

Eternal Collection Titles

Barbara Cartland.com is reissuing her older novels in the Eternal Collection. These are already documented in this blog under previous publishers such as Bantam, Camfield, Jove, Corgi, Pan, etc. 4 titles a month are being reprinted until all 500 are published. These are the trade size blue covers with original art work.

I thought for reference that I'd list the titles in the Eternal Collection so that you can look at the original book. I will add as more titles become available.

001. Elizabethan Lover
002. The Little Pretender
003. A Ghost in Monte Carlo
004. A Duel of Hearts
005. The Saint and the Sinner
006. The Penniless Peer
007. The Proud Princess
008. The Dare-Devil Duke
009. Diona and a Dalmatian
010. A Shaft of Sunlight
011. Lies for Love
012. Love and Lucia
013. Love and the Loathsome Leopard
014. Beauty or Brains
015. The Temptation of Torilla
016. The Goddess and the Gaiety Girl
017. Fragrant Flower
018. Look, Listen, and Love
019. The Duke and the Preacher's Daughter
020. A Kiss for the King
021. The Mysterious Maid-Servant
022. Lucky Logan Finds Love
023. The Wings of Ecstasy
024. Mission to Monte Carlo
025. Revenge of the Heart
026. The Unbreakable Spell
027. Never Laugh at Love
028. Bride to a Brigand
029. Lucifer and the Angel
030. Journey to a Star
031. Solita and the Spies
032. The Chieftain Without a Heart
033. No Escape from Love
034. Dollars for the Duke
035. Pure and Untouched
036. Secrets
037. Fire in the Blood
038. Love, Lies, and Marriage
039. The Ghost Who Fell in Love
040. Hungry for Love
041. The Wild Cry of Love
042. The Blue Eyed Witch
043. Punishment of a Vixen
044. The Secret of the Glen
045. Bride to the King
046. For all Eternity
047. A King in Love
048. A Marriage Made in Heaven
049. Who Can Deny Love?
050. Riding to the Moon
051. Wish for Love
052. Dancing on a Rainbow
053. Gypsy Magic
054. Love in the Clouds
055. Count the Stars
056. White Lilac
057. Too Precious to Lose
058. The Devil Defeated
059. An Angel Runs Away
060. The Duchess Disappeared
061. The Pretty Horse-Breakers
062. The Prisoner of Love
063. Ola and the Sea Wolf
064. The Castle Made for Love
065. A Heart is Stolen
066. The Love Pirate
067. As Eagles Fly
068. The Magic of Love
069. Love Leaves at Midnight
070. A Witch's Spell
071. Love Comes West
072. The Impetuous Duchess
073. A Tangled Web
074. Love Lifts the Curse
075. Saved by a Saint
076. Love is Dangerous
077. The Poor Governess
078. The Peril and the Prince
079. A Very Unusual Wife
080. Say Yes, Samantha
081. Punished with Love
082. A Royal Rebuke
083. The Husband Hunters
084. Signpost to Love
085. Love Forbidden
086. Gift of the Gods
087. The Outrageous Lady
088. The Slaves of Love
089. The Disgraceful Duke
090. The Unwanted Wedding
091. Lord Ravenscar's Revenge
092. From Hate to Love
093. A Very Naughty Angel
094. The Innocent Imposter
095. A Rebel Princess
096. A Wish Come True
097. Haunted
098. Passions in the Sand
099. Little White Doves of Love
100. A Portrait of Love
101. The Enchanted Waltz
102. Alone and Afraid
103. The Call of the Highlands
104. The Glittering Lights
105. An Angel in Hell
106. Only a Dream
107. A Nightingale Sang
108. Pride and the Poor Princess
109. Stars in my Heart
110. The Fire of Love
111. A Dream from the Night
112. Sweet Enchantress
113. The Kiss of the Devil
114. Fascination in France
115. Love Runs in
116. Lost Enchantment
117. Love is Innocent
118. The Love Trap
119. No Darkness for Love
120. Kiss from a Stranger
121. The Flame is Love
122. A Touch of Love
123. The Dangerous Dandy
124. In Love in Lucca
125. The Karma of Love
126. Magic from the Heart
127. Paradise Found
128. Only Love
129. A Duel with Destiny
130. The Heart of the Clan
131. The Ruthless Rake
132. Revenge is Sweet
133. Fire on the Snow
134. A Revolution of Love
135. Love at the Helm
136. Listen to Love
137. Love Casts Out Fear
138. The Devilish Deception
139. Riding in the Sky
140. The Wonderful Dream
141. This Time It's Love
142. The River of Love
143. A Gentleman in Love
144. The Island of Love
145. Miracle for a Madonna
146. The Storms of Love
147. The Prince and the Pekingese
148. The Golden Cage
149. Theresa and a Tiger
150. The Goddess of Love
151. Alone in Paris
152. The Earl Rings a Belle
153. The Runaway Heart
154. From Hell to Heaven
155. Love in the Ruins
156. Crowned with Love
157. Love is a Maze
158. Hidden by Love
159. Love is the Key
160. A Miracle in Music
161. The Race for Love
162. Call of the Heart
163. The Curse of the Clan
164. Saved by Love
165. The Tears of Love
166. Winged Magic
167. Born of Love
168. Love Holds the Cards
169. A Chieftain Finds Love
170. The Horizons of Love
171. The Marquis Wins
172. A Duke in Danger
173. Warned by a Ghost
174. Forced to Marry
175. Sweet Adventure
176. Love is a Gamble
177. Love on the Wind
178. Looking for Love
179. Love is the Enemy
180. The Passion and the Flower
181. The Reluctant Bride
182. Safe in Paradise
183. The Temple of Love
184. Love at First Sight
185. The Scots Never Forget
186. The Golden Gondola
187. No Time for Love
188. Love on the Moon
189. A Hazard of Hearts
190. Just Fate
191. The Kiss of Paris
192. Little Tongues of Fire
193. Love Under Fire
194. The Magnificent Marriage
195. Moon over Eden
196. The Dream and the Glory
197. A Victory for Love
198. A Princess in Distress
199. A Gamble with Hearts 
200. Love Strikes a Devil

Monday, May 31, 2021

Sawdust



Sawdust is Barbara Cartland's second book and the story of Ian Carington and Wanda Gladstone. They meet and marry and live in 1920's London until fortune gains them an estate once in his family.

My copy is inscribed by Cartland "To Vera" and dated 1926. This was like Jigsaw, her first novel, and never published in paperback. I have never read If the Tree is Saved, For What?, Not Love Alone, Passionate Attainment, Dangerous Experiment, and Now Rough-Now Smooth. These are earlier books that were not published in paperback or in the USA.

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Cleaning up and adding photos

Hello,

Today I did some housecleaning on the blog. I merged 2 separate posts about Sweet Enchantress into one and then added some new (really old) cover photos to the following titles:

The Incredible Honeymoon
The Enchanting Evil
Secret Fear
A Virgin in Paris
The Unknown Heart
Love to the Rescue
The Little Adventure
The Unpredictable Bride

Also, a reader sent me a clue that Barbara Cartland's website was listing some old Francis Marshall cover art and I have added photos to these posts:

The Dangerous Dandy
Mine For Ever
Mission to Monte Carlo
Money or Love
No Darkness for Love
No Time for Love
Secret Love
They Ran Away
Who Can Deny Love?

I hope that we continue to find new FM cover art! Please contact me by leaving a comment on the blog if you notice a new picture.

The two pictures on the left look like Christmas cards that Francis Marshall may have sent Barbara Cartland! I'm glad we're seeing more of his art work on her website which is linked below.

Thanks,
Rhonda

https://www.barbaracartland.com/books


Monday, March 12, 2018

Love Finds the Duke at Last

Published in January 2018, Love Finds the Duke at Last is #160 and presumably the last in the Pink Collection by Barbara Cartland. This was a collection of unpublished manuscripts left after her death in 2000.  Her son, Ian, has published these into this collection. He is also currently republishing older titles of Cartland's.

This is also the 654th book in this blog collection. I know of 2 titles not yet published in book form: The Secret Princess (published in French but not English) and A Challenge of Hearts (published in audiobook form only).  Cartland's Amazon page states she wrote 723 titles with 644 being romances. I have included a few non-romances in this blog because they have a Francis Marshall illustrated cover.

This story is about how the Duke foils a marriage plan from a spoiled beauty and saves her cousin, Devinia, at the same time!

This cover is identical to Walking in Wonderland #113 in the Camfield series.http://barbaracartlandbooksandcoverart.blogspot.com/2012/03/walking-to-wonderland.html