Romantic Adventure Library #42
"Doubtful Stranger" in Romantic Adventure Library #42 (1961) delivers a quiet yet gripping tale of trust and secrecy, as Jill takes over her sister’s hotel, "The Jolly Fisherman," in Delby. With the promise of a Hollywood dream for her sister’s love, Jim, Jill finds herself unexpectedly drawn into a dangerous secret when she shelters an escaped prisoner who insists he’s innocent. The story unfolds with careful tension, illustrated with expressive precision by Francisco Blanes Aracil, whose art brings emotional depth to every page. The cover, by Primo Marcarini, captures the mood with a striking, evocative image that hints at the story’s mystery without giving anything away.
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Jill's sister asks her to come run their hotel in Delby, "The Jolly Fisherman", so she can accompany Jim who has been offered a role in a Hollywood film. While running the hotel, Jill helps hide an escaped prisoner who claims he is innocent of the manslaughter charges for which he was convicted.
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