A Well-Painted Passion — Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

When Tessa runs into her old friend Hilary she sees a new life. For Hilary is now an actress, keen to involve Tessa in the world of the theatre. Tessa sets off with the Alley Theatre Players in search of something special. When she meets Alasdair it seems that she has found it until she discovers that Hilary is also under his spell.