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Star Love Stories#397
Cover: Jac Mars

Star Love Stories #397

Jan 1971 · D.C. Thomson · 0.05 GBP; 0.15 AUD; 0.15 NZD
“That Special One”

In "That Special One," Tessa adjusts to life with her uncle and his daughter Veronica after losing her parents, finding quiet comfort in her job at the family filling station. When a famous racing driver stops by, it’s Tessa he sees—unexpectedly entering her in the Miss Petrol-Pump 1971 contest and sparking a romance that changes everything. Masip’s expressive art brings the story to life, while Jac Mars’ cover captures the moment with charm and flair.

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After the death of her parents, Tessa goes to live with her uncle and his daughter. She enjoys pumping gas at her uncle's filling station, but Veronica wants more out of life. When a famous racing car driver pulls up to the pumps, Veronica tries to get his attention but it is Tessa he notices. He enters her in a beauty contest for Miss Petrol-Pump 1971 and they soon fall in love.

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