Janet Caird: The Shrouded Way

The Shrouded Way by Janet Caird is the second gothic romance I have that was illustrated by Allan Kass. It was published by Signet in January 1974. It is the story of Elizabeth who discovers the key to sunken treasure off the coast of Scotland and finds that her life is now in danger. Can the Laird of Mourie House save her or is he part of the trap?

This is a very pretty cover at first glance but after looking closely at it I see some interesting features. It's fascinating that the heroine's outfit doesn't look outdated 35 years later! I also like how Allan uses the color green to show off the countryside, but also emphasize the water by making the sky a green haze. Not too menacing at first glance, but it does make one want to pick up the book and examine it! Another favorite from Allan Kass!

Janet Caird: The Loch

Janet Caird writes The Loch, which may be one of the first Gothic Romances that Allan Kass illustrated in my blog. This book was published in March 1974 and is a story of Janet Ogilvy who is intrigued by the caves that appeared after a tidal wave and she's worried about her love, Alan, who may be in danger.

Allan Kass paints an interesting cover in a typical gothic fashion with our heroine in the center of the cover with a haunted looking house in the background and the loch of the title calm and quiet. She is dressed in a long sleeved sweater and long skirt, but very different than the regency covers he mainly painted. I hope that you enjoy the gothic covers and the differences with the regencies.