This illustration was made for “The Scarlet Lady” by Marlene Susan, published by Avon books. Such a romantic fantasy! To embrace among the roses while wearing the color of a dress to match! Even the sky is painted with hints of the color. The mysterious darkness of the hero's face is intended as a contrast to the full light on the heroine's face. The angle of the pose, with her flowing hair and the sensitive positioning of their hands, has given this cover a lyrical quality.