The Invisible Flame — Hermina Black

Brought up by her strict aunt, Melanie Stafford led a dark and dreary existence. It was no wonder, then, that she fell in love with the first man who came her way, regardless of the fact he was nothing more than a fortune hunter who vanished as soon as he discovered that Melanie was not her aunt's heir.

Two unexpected legacies and a new life at her uncle's villa in Portugal helped to mend her broken heart, the cure of which was complete in these lovely surroundings.

There were foes of course, but there was sunshine, gaiety and a rather attractive guardian, not yet completely confirmed to bachelorhood.