Romance Library #25
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "They Laughed at My Sweetheart," a lonely high school girl named Alice finds unexpected attention from a traveling circus magician named Campo, whose charm and showmanship pull her into a world far from her quiet life. Drawn into his act with a costume that turns heads, Alice begins to believe she’s special—until the truth shatters her illusions. With heartfelt art by Lee Elias and inks by John Belfi, this poignant tale captures a moment of teenage longing and self-discovery, all rendered in the distinctive style of Jack Kamen’s cover.
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Alice is envious of other high school students whose parents are not as boring as hers. She meets circus magician Campo, who puts her in his act in a skimpy costume. Alice thinks Campo loves her, but her reputation in town suffers because of their relationship. She decides to run away with the magician, but he explains he hires a local girl in every town, and Alice means nothing to him. Alice goes home with her parents and things improve between them.
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