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  SIX SHILLING NOVELS

  MARIE CORELLI. BARABBAS: A DREAM OF THE WORLD'S TRAGEDY. By MARIECORELLI, Author of 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' 'Vendetta,' etc._Seventeenth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'The tender reverence of the treatment and the imaginative beauty ofthe writing have reconciled us to the daring of the conception, andthe conviction is forced on us that even so exalted a subject cannotbe made too familiar to us, provided it be presented in the truespirit of Christian faith. The amplifications of the Scripturenarrative are often conceived with high poetic insight, andthis "Dream of the World's Tragedy" is, despite some triflingincongruities, a lofty and not inadequate paraphrase of the supremeclimax of the inspired narrative.'--_Dublin Review_.

  ANTHONY HOPE. THE GOD IN THE CAR. By ANTHONY HOPE, Author of 'A Changeof Air,' etc. _Sixth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'Ruston is drawn with extraordinary skill, and Maggie Dennison withmany subtle strokes. The minor characters are clear cut. In shortthe book is a brilliant one. "The God in the Car" is one of the mostremarkable works in a year that has given us the handiwork of nearlyall our best living novelists.'--_Standard_.

  'A very remarkable book, deserving of critical analysis impossiblewithin our limit; brilliant, but not superficial; well considered, butnot elaborated; constructed with the proverbial art that conceals,but yet allows itself to be enjoyed by readers to whom fine literarymethod is a keen pleasure; true without cynicism, subtle withoutaffectation, humorous without strain, witty without offence,inevitably sad, with an unmorose simplicity.'--_The World_.

  ANTHONY HOPE. A CHANGE OF AIR. By ANTHONY HOPE, Author of 'ThePrisoner of Zenda,' etc. _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'A graceful, vivacious comedy, true to human nature. The charactersare traced with a masterly hand.'--_Times_.

  ANTHONY HOPE. A MAN OF MARK. By ANTHONY HOPE, Author of 'The Prisonerof Zenda,' 'The God in the Car,' etc. _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'A bright, entertaining, unusually able book, quite worthy of itsbrilliant author.'--_Queen_.

  'Of all Mr. Hope's books, "A Man of Mark" is the one which bestcompares with "The Prisoner of Zenda." The two romances areunmistakably the work of the same writer, and he possesses a styleof narrative peculiarly seductive, piquant, comprehensive, and--hisown.'--_National Observer_.

  CONAN DOYLE. ROUND THE RED LAMP. By A. CONAN DOYLE, Author of 'TheWhite Company,' 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,' etc. _FourthEdition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'The book is, indeed, composed of leaves from life, and is far andaway the best view that has been vouchsafed us behind the scenes ofthe consulting-room. It is very superior to "The Diary of a latePhysician."'--_Illustrated London News_.

  'Dr. Doyle wields a cunning pen, as all the world now knows. His defttouch is seen to perfection in these short sketches--these "facts andfancies of medical life," as he calls them. Every page reveals theliterary artist, the keen observer, the trained delineator of humannature, its weal and its woe.'--_Freeman's Journal_.

  'These tales are skilful, attractive, and eminently suited to giverelief to the mind of a reader in quest of distraction.'--_Athenaeum_.

  STANLEY WEYMAN. UNDER THE RED ROBE. By STANLEY WEYMAN, Author of 'AGentleman of France.' With Twelve Illustrations by R. Caton Woodville._Seventh Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  A cheaper edition of a book which won instant popularity. Nounfavourable review occurred, and most critics spoke in terms ofenthusiastic admiration. The 'Westminster Gazette' called it '_a bookof which we have read every word for the sheer pleasure of reading,and which we put down with a pang that we cannot forget it all andstart again_.' The 'Daily Chronicle' said that '_every one who readsbooks at all must read this thrilling romance, from the first pageof which to the last the breathless reader is haled along_.' It alsocalled the book '_an inspiration of manliness and courage_.' The'Globe' called it '_a delightful tale of chivalry and adventure,vivid and dramatic, with a wholesome modesty and reverence for thehighest_.'

  EMILY LAWLESS. MAELCHO: a Sixteenth Century Romance. By the Hon. EMILYLAWLESS, Author of 'Grania,' 'Hurrish,' etc. _Second Edition. Crown8vo. 6s._

  'A striking and delightful book. A task something akin to Scott'smay lie before Miss Lawless. If she carries forward this series ofhistorical pictures with the same brilliancy and truth she has alreadyshown, and with the increasing self-control one may expect fromthe genuine artist, she may do more for her country than many apolitician. Throughout this fascinating book, Miss Lawless hasproduced something which is not strictly history and is not strictlyfiction, but nevertheless possesses both imaginative value andhistorical insight in a high degree.'--_Times_.

  'A really great book.'--_Spectator_.

  'There is no keener pleasure in life than the recognition of genius.Good work is commoner than it used to be, but the best is as rare asever. All the more gladly, therefore, do we welcome in "Maelcho" apiece of work of the first order, which we do not hesitate todescribe as one of the most remarkable literary achievements ofthis generation. Miss Lawless is possessed of the very essence ofhistorical genius.'--_Manchester Guardian_.

  E.F. BENSON. DODO: A DETAIL OF THE DAY. By E.F. BENSON. _Crown 8vo.Sixteenth Edition, 6s._

  A story of society which attracted by its brilliance universalattention. The best critics were cordial in their praise. The'Guardian' spoke of 'Dodo' as '_unusually clever and interesting_';the 'Spectator' called it '_a delightfully witty sketch of society_;'the 'Speaker' said the dialogue was '_a perpetual feast of epigram andparadox_'; the 'Athenaeum' spoke of the author as '_a writer ofquite exceptional ability_'; the 'Academy' praised his '_amazingcleverness_;' the 'World' said the book was '_brilliantly written_';and half-a-dozen papers declared there was '_not a dull page in thebook_.'

  E.F. BENSON. THE RUBICON. By E.F. BENSON, Author of 'Dodo.' _FourthEdition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  Of Mr. Benson's second novel the 'Birmingham Post' says it is'_well written, stimulating, unconventional, and, in a word,characteristic_'; the 'National Observer congratulates Mr. Benson upon'_an exceptional achievement_,' and calls the book '_a notable advanceon his previous work_.'

  M.M. DOWIE. GALLIA. By MENIE MURIEL DOWIE, Author of 'A Girl in theCarpathians.' _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'The style is generally admirable, the dialogue not seldom brilliant,the situations surprising in their freshness and originality, whilethe subsidiary as well as the principal characters live and move, andthe story itself is readable from title-page to colophon.'--_SaturdayReview_.

  'A very notable book; a very sympathetically, at times delightfullywritten book.'--_Daily Graphic_.

  _MR. BARING GOULD'S NOVELS_

  'To say that a book is by the author of "Mehalah" is to imply thatit contains a story cast on strong lines, containing dramaticpossibilities, vivid and sympathetic descriptions of Nature, and awealth of ingenious imagery.'--_Speaker_.

  'That whatever Mr. Baring Gould writes is well worth reading, is aconclusion that may be very generally accepted. His views of lifeare fresh and vigorous, his language pointed and characteristic,the incidents of which he makes use are striking and original, hischaracters are life-like, and though somewhat exceptional people,are drawn and coloured with artistic force. Add to this that hisdescriptions of scenes and scenery are painted with the loving eyesand skilled hands of a master of his art, that he is always fresh andnever dull, and under such conditions it is no wonder that readershave gained confidence both in his power of amusing and satisfyingthem, and that year by year his popularity widens.'--_Court Circular_.

  BARING GOULD. URITH: A Story of Dartmoor. By S. BARING GOULD. _ThirdEdition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'The author is at his best.'--_Times_.

  'He has nearly reached the high water-mark of "Mehalah."'--_NationalObserver_.

  BARING GOULD. IN THE ROAR OF THE SEA: A Tale of the Cornish Coast. ByS. BARING GOULD. _Fifth Edition. 6s._

  BARING GOULD. MRS. CURGENVEN OF CURGENVEN. By S. BARING GOULD. _FourthEdition. 6s._<
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  A story of Devon life. The 'Graphic' speaks of it as '_a novel ofvigorous humour and sustained power_'; the 'Sussex Daily News' saysthat '_the swing of the narrative is splendid_'; and the 'Speaker'mentions its '_bright imaginative power_.'

  BARING GOULD. CHEAP JACK ZITA. By S. BARING GOULD. _Third Edition.Crown 8vo. 6s._

  A Romance of the Ely Fen District in 1815, which the 'WestminsterGazette' calls '_a powerful drama of human passion_'; and the'National Observer' '_a story worthy the author_.'

  BARING GOULD. THE QUEEN OF LOVE. By S. BARING GOULD. _Third Edition.Crown 8vo. 6s._

  The 'Glasgow Herald' says that '_the scenery is admirable, and thedramatic incidents are most striking_.' The 'Westminster Gazette'calls the book '_strong, interesting, and clever_.' 'Punch' says that'_you cannot put it down until you have finished it_.' 'The SussexDaily News' says that it '_can be heartily recommended to all who carefor cleanly, energetic, and interesting fiction_.'

  BARING GOULD. KITTY ALONE. By S. BARING GOULD, Author of 'Mehalah,''Cheap Jack Zita,' etc. _Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'A strong and original story, teeming with graphic description,stirring incident, and, above all, with vivid and enthralling humaninterest.'--_Daily Telegraph_.

  'Brisk, clever, keen, healthy, humorous, and interesting.'--_NationalObserver_.

  'Full of quaint and delightful studies of character.'--_BristolMercury_.

  MRS. OLIPHANT. SIR ROBERT'S FORTUNE. By MRS. OLIPHANT. _Crown 8vo.6s._

  'Full of her own peculiar charm of style and simple, subtlecharacter-painting comes her new gift, the delightful story before us.The scene mostly lies in the moors, and at the touch of the authoressa Scotch moor becomes a living thing, strong, tender, beautiful, andchangeful. The book will take rank among the best of Mrs. Oliphant'sgood stories.'--_Pall Mall Gazette_.

  W.E. NORRIS. MATTHEW AUSTIN. By W.E. NORRIS, Author of 'Mademoisellede Mersac,' etc. _Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  '"Matthew Austin" may safely be pronounced one of the mostintellectually satisfactory and morally bracing novels of the currentyear.'--_Daily Telegraph_.

  'Mr. W.E. Norris is always happy in his delineation of everydayexperiences, but rarely has he been brighter or breezier than in"Matthew Austin." The pictures are in Mr. Norris's pleasantest vein,while running through the entire story is a felicity of style andwholesomeness of tone which one is accustomed to find in the novels ofthis favourite author.'--_Scotsman_.

  W.E. NORRIS. HIS GRACE. By W.E. NORRIS, Author of 'Mademoiselle deMersac.' _Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'Mr. Norris has drawn a really fine character in the Dukeof Hurstbourne, at once unconventional and very true to theconventionalities of life, weak and strong in a breath, capable ofinane follies and heroic decisions, yet not so definitely portrayedas to relieve a reader of the necessity of study on his ownbehalf.'--_Athenaeum_.

  W.E. NORRIS. THE DESPOTIC LADY AND OTHERS. By W.E. NORRIS, Author of'Mademoiselle de Mersac.' _Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'A delightfully humorous tale of a converted and rehabilitatedrope-dancer.'--_Glasgow Herald_.

  'The ingenuity of the idea, the skill with which it is worked out, andthe sustained humour of its situations, make it after its own manner averitable little masterpiece.'--_Westminster Gazette_.

  'A budget of good fiction of which no one will tire.'--_Scotsman_.

  'An extremely entertaining volume--the sprightliest of holidaycompanions.'--_Daily Telegraph_.

  GILBERT PARKER. MRS. FALCHION. By GILBERT PARKER, Author of 'Pierreand His People.' _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  Mr. Parker's second book has received a warm welcome. The 'Athenaeum'called it '_a splendid study of character_'; the 'Pall Mall Gazette'spoke of the writing as '_but little behind anything that has beendone by any writer of our time_'; the 'St. James's' called it '_a verystriking and admirable novel_'; and the 'Westminster Gazette' appliedto it the epithet of '_distinguished_.'

  GILBERT PARKER. PIERRE AND HIS PEOPLE. By GILBERT PARKER. _SecondEdition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'Stories happily conceived and finely executed. There is strength andgenius in Mr. Parker's style.'--_Daily Telegraph_.

  GILBERT PARKER. THE TRANSLATION OF A SAVAGE. By GILBERT PARKER, Authorof 'Pierre and His People,' 'Mrs. Falchion,' etc. _Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'The plot is original and one difficult to work out; but Mr. Parkerhas done it with great skill and delicacy. The reader who is notinterested in this original, fresh, and well-told tale must be a dullperson indeed.'--_Daily Chronicle_.

  'A strong and successful piece of workmanship. The portrait ofLali, strong, dignified, and pure, is exceptionally welldrawn.'--_Manchester Guardian_.

  'A very pretty and interesting story, and Mr. Parker tells it withmuch skill. The story is one to be read.'--_St. James's Gazette_.

  GILBERT PARKER. THE TRAIL OF THE SWORD. By GILBERT PARKER, Author of'Pierre and his People,' etc. _Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'Everybody with a soul for romance will thoroughly enjoy "The Trail ofthe Sword."'--_St. James's Gazette_.

  'A rousing and dramatic tale. A book like this, in which swords flash,great surprises are undertaken, and daring deeds done, in which menand women live and love in the old straightforward passionate way,is a joy inexpressible to the reviewer, brain-weary of the domestictragedies and psychological puzzles of everyday fiction; and we cannotbut believe that to the reader it will bring refreshment as welcomeand as keen.'--_Daily Chronicle_.

  GILBERT PARKER. WHEN VALMOND CAME TO PONTIAC; The Story of a LostNapoleon. By GILBERT PARKER. _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'Here we find romance--real, breathing, living romance, but it runsflush with our own times, level with our own feelings. Not here can wecomplain of lack of inevitableness or homogeneity. The character ofValmond is drawn unerringly; his career, brief as it is, is placedbefore us as convincingly as history itself. The book must be read,we may say re-read, for any one thoroughly to appreciate Mr. Parker'sdelicate touch and innate sympathy with humanity.'--_Pall MallGazette_.

  ARTHUR MORRISON. TALES OF MEAN STREETS. By ARTHUR MORRISON. _ThirdEdition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'Told with consummate art and extraordinary detail. He tells a plain,unvarnished tale, and the very truth of it makes for beauty. In thetrue humanity of the book lies its justification, the permanence ofits interest, and its indubitable triumph.'--_Athenaeum_.

  'A great book. The author's method is amazingly effective, andproduces a thrilling sense of reality. The writer lays upon us amaster hand. The book is simply appalling and irresistible in itsinterest. It is humorous also; without humour it would not make themark it is certain to make.'--_World_.

  JULIAN CORBETT. A BUSINESS IN GREAT WATERS. By JULIAN CORBETT, Authorof 'For God and Gold,' 'Kophetus XIIIth.,' etc. _Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'There is plenty of incident and movement in this romance. It isinteresting as a novel framed in an historical setting, and it isall the more worthy of attention from the lover of romance asbeing absolutely free from the morbid, the frivolous, and theultra-sexual.'--_Athenaeum_.

  'A stirring tale of naval adventure during the Great French War. Thebook is full of picturesque and attractive characters.'--_GlasgowHerald_.

  ROBERT BARR. IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS. By ROBERT BARR, Author of 'FromWhose Bourne,' etc. _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'A book which has abundantly satisfied us by its capitalhumour.'--_Daily Chronicle_.

  'Mr. Barr has achieved a triumph whereof he has every reason to beproud.'--_Pall Mall Gazette_.

  'There is a quaint thought or a good joke on nearly every page.The studies of character are carefully finished, and linger in thememory.'--_Black and White_.

  'Distinguished for kindly feeling, genuine humour, and really graphicportraiture.'--_Sussex Daily News_.

  'A delightful romance, with experiences strange and exciting. Thedialogue is always bright and witty; the scenes are depicted brieflyand effectively; and there is no incident from first to last that onewould wish to hav
e omitted.'--_Scotsman_.

  MRS. PINSENT. CHILDREN OF THIS WORLD. By ELLEN F. PINSENT, Author of'Jenny's Case.' _Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'There is much clever writing in this book. The story is told in aworkmanlike manner, and the characters conduct themselves like averagehuman beings.'--_Daily News_.

  'Full of interest, and, with a large measure of present excellence,gives ample promise of splendid work.'--_Birmingham Gazette_.

  'Mrs. Pinsent's new novel has plenty of vigour, variety, and goodwriting. There are certainty of purpose, strength of touch, andclearness of vision.'--_Athenaeum_.

  CLARK RUSSELL. MY DANISH SWEETHEART. By W. CLARK RUSSELL, Author of'The Wreck of the Grosvenor,' etc. _Illustrated. Third Edition. Crown8vo. 6s._

  PRYCE. TIME AND THE WOMAN. By RICHARD PRYCE, Author of 'Miss Maxwell'sAffections,' 'The Quiet Mrs. Fleming,' etc. _Second Edition. Crown8vo. 6s._

  'Mr. Pryce's work recalls the style of Octave Feuillet, by itsclearness, conciseness, its literary reserve.'--_Athenaeum_.

  MRS. WATSON. THIS MAN'S DOMINION. By the Author of 'A High LittleWorld.' _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

  'It is not a book to be read and forgotten on a railway journey, butit is rather a study of the perplexing problems of life, to which thereflecting mind will frequently return, even though the reader doesnot accept the solutions which the author suggests. In these days,when the output of merely amusing novels is so overpowering, this isno slight praise. There is an underlying depth in the story whichreminds one, in a lesser degree, of the profundity of George Eliot,and "This Man's Dominion" is by no means a novel to be thrust aside asexhausted at one perusal.'--_Dundee Advertiser_.

  MARRIOTT WATSON. DIOGENES OF LONDON and other Sketches. By H.B.MARRIOTT WATSON, Author of 'The Web of the Spider.' _Crown 8vo.Buckram. 6s._

  'By all those who delight in the uses of words, who rate the exerciseof prose above the exercise of verse, who rejoice in all proofs of itsdelicacy and its strength, who believe that English prose is chiefamong the moulds of thought, by these Mr. Marriott Watson's book willbe welcomed.'--_National Observer_.

  GILCHRIST. THE STONE DRAGON. By MURRAY GILCHRIST. _Crown 8vo. Buckram.6s._

  'The author's faults are atoned for by certain positive and admirablemerits. The romances have not their counterpart in modern literature,and to read them is a unique experience.'--_National Observer_.