Joan Mellows: Harriet

Harriet by Joan Mellows was published in 1977. Harriet was intrigued with the handsome Hugh De Brandon even though everyone warned her of this mysterious man who may have killed his first wife!

Allan Kass gives us a picture of our couple as the heroine descends the steps to greet the hero and continue on to a ball or party. Her amber dress is almost the same color as her hair and her shawl is a good match to the hero's waistcoat. He is handsome in black tie.

Joan Mellows: A Different Face

A Different Face by Joan Mellows was published by Fawcett in 1979. Thea is a spinster more interested in books when a young girl asks for help, it spins Thea into an adventure worthy of her stories!

Allan Kass shows our couple out riding and we see a fortified castle in the background. I like the heroine's dark green riding habit, which set off both her hair and horse to admiration! Allan is an artist when it comes to animals, too, and here we have a good example with the horses. Click to enlarge the photo.

Joan Mellows: A Family Affair

A Family Affair was published in 1976 by Fawcett and is the story of Helene who was being pressed into a marriage with the Duke of Coniston while her heart called out for James Fraser, penniless but handsome.

Allan Kass shows our couple about to enter a carriage for a ride around town. Our heroine wears a plain pink gown under an ornate purple fur trimmed coat. The hero looks eager to accompany her and we imagine a delightful outing.