Romantic Love #9
In "No Time for Love," a poignant 1952 Avon romance, Art and Nancy’s relationship is tested when his Army Reserve unit is called to active duty during the Korean War. Left behind and without word, Nancy begins a new life with Fred, only to face a wrenching reunion when Art returns—revealed to be a prisoner of war who couldn’t write. The emotional weight of their choices unfolds with quiet intensity, grounded in the realities of separation and uncertain loyalty. Cover by typeset.
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Art and Nancy are in love but his Army Reserve unit is recalled to active duty in the Korean War. Nancy doesn’t get any letters from him and thinks he’s lost interest. She dates Fred and they fall in love and get married. A short time later, Art shows up: he was a prisoner of war and couldn’t write. Nancy is conflicted. Fred comes home and nearly fights with Art until they discover he’s a captain in Art’s division. Nancy decides Art was just an infatuation and she stays with Fred.
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