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Love on the Run by Barbara McCorquodale Cartland Vintage Romance Book 1960's RBC

Love on the Run by Barbara McCorquodale Cartland Vintage Romance Book 1960's RBC

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Love on the Run by Barbara Cartland aka McCorquodale Vintage Romance Book Club First Edition Hardback with Dustjacket 1965.

Fresh and bright vintage hardback romance book from the 1960's with the attractive Dust Jacket design by Barbara Cartland's favoured artist Francis Marshall showing the fabulous 1960's fashions perfect for display with your vintage Romance Book collection. .

This First Edition thus vintage love story, was published by the Romance Book Club, 121 Charing Cross Rd., run by the famous London Bookshop 'Foyles'. The book  comes to you in near pristine condition for a vintage hardback book published in 1965.

In the story our heroine Marina's quest for solace leads her to Estoril, a charming town in Portugal. However, her plans for solitude are shattered when she encounters a mysterious and charismatic South American man. Instantly captivated by his presence, Marina falls passionately in love with him. But little does she know that this newfound love will hurl them both into a perilous and thrilling run for their lives. As Marina and her enigmatic lover flee across stunning landscapes, they face relentless dangers and encounter shadowy figures intent on their demise.

The gripping plot unfolds with suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists at every turn. Questions loom: Who is this captivating stranger who has captured Marina's heart? And why are their lives at risk?

"Love on the Run" is a timeless romantic classic. Join Marina Martyn on her extraordinary adventure, and immerse yourself in a world where love conquers all, even amidst the darkest perils.

A gripping romance, a slight move away from the usual Regency Romance books from the Queen of the Vintage Romance Novel Barbara Cartland still sure to delight any fan of her sweet and innocent, clean historical romance novels.

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Kittys Reader Notes & Book Excerpt

"Marina Martyn, the beautiful, wealthy socialite of the International Set, tries to break off her engagement to a rich man who loves her and because he will not accept her dismissal decides she must run away and be alone.

She chooses Portugal as the one country she had not visited and sets off for Estoril unaccompanied and under an assumed name.

In a Lobster caver along the coast she falls down a dangerous staircase into the arms of a young man. How from that moment she is involved in a desperate and sometimes terrifying chase across Europe. How death comes very near to her at times, but how eventually she finds happiness is told in this thrilling, dramatic and passionate novel by Barbara McCorquodale. "

Love on the Run weaves a spellbinding tale of romance and suspense that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages. Barbara Cartland's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions transport you to a world where passion knows no boundaries and love defies all odds. Through Marina's journey, we are reminded that sometimes true love can be found in the most unexpected places, even when it leads us into danger.

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Collectable
  • First Edition
  • Vintage Romance Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1960's Vintage Books

This vintage book has been specially selected by Kitty for good quality and its individual appeal.

Author Bio & Publication

Read about the life of Barbara Cartland (Barbara McCorquodale) and browse more of her books

Barbara Cartland (1901 -2000) wrote 'Love on the Run'.

Publisher: Hutchinson (Romance Book Club)
Date: 1965
Edition: First Edition Thus
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: Yes ( Full Colour)

  • USED BOOK: Vintage & Sustainable

Condition Notes: EXCELLENT


EXCELLENT:

We carefully tailor all our condition notes to the actual book you see in the photographs so please read below:

This is fresh from the attic in excellent vintage condition.

Nice clean, fresh copy with a few minimal signs of wear considering its age for a hardback book from the 1960's excellent.

Pages bright, fresh and clean overall with just minimal signs of age.

A very tiny bit of mild foxing to the exterior of the text block (usually much worse in this kind of book).

All interior pages are very bright and clean.

Dust Jacket excellent all round.

Spring green boards fresh and bright just slight shelf wear and very slight fading at top of spine.

As a vintage book of this kind from the 1960's you would be hard pressed to find one better.

No names or inscriptions or graffiti of any kind written in the book.

Lovely Vintage First Edition Thus of this Barbara Cartland classic hardback book.

Please remember this pre-owned vintage book has been loved before and condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: 17.5 cms x 12.5cms
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 192 pages

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