Love Adventures #6
In "The Romance of Audrey Moreland," a 1951 love story from Love Adventures #6, a young woman’s journey from literary disdain to heartfelt appreciation unfolds in quiet, heartfelt moments. Written and illustrated by Ann Brewster, the tale follows Clara’s transformation after a breakup with Vic, the publisher’s son, sparked by her scorn for books—until her sister Cora urges her to see reading in a new light. The cover, by Sol Brodsky and Christopher Rule, captures the story’s tender mood, reflecting a time when romance and self-discovery were found between the pages.
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Clara and Cora’s mother was a famous novelist, but Clara grows up hating books. She dates Vic, the son of her mother’s publisher, however he breaks up with her when she professes her hatred of reading and literature. Cora advises Clara to change her ways: Clara goes to work in a library and becomes a book-lover. This allows Clara and Vic to reunite, marry, and have children (who like to read).
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