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Benson, DODO: A DETAIL OF THE DAY. By E. F. BENSON. Crown 8vo. Thirteenth Edition. 6s.

A story of society by a new writer, full of interest and power, which has attracted by its brilliance universal attention. The best critics were cordial in their praise. The 'Guardian' spoke of 'Dody' 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 and paradox; the 'Athenæum' spoke of the author as a writer of quite exceptional ability; the 'Academy' praised his amazing cleverness; the 'World' said the book was brilliantly written; and half-a-dozen papers declared there was not a dull page in the book

Norris.

By W. E.
Third Edition.

NORRIS, Author of
Crown 8vo. 6s.

HIS GRACE. 'Mademoiselle de Mersac.' An edition in one volume of a novel which in its two volume form quickly ran through two editions.

'The characters are delineated by the author with his characteristic skill and vivacity, and the story is told with that ease of manners and Thackerayean insight which give strength of flavour to Mr. Norris's novels No one can depict the Englishwoman of the better classes with more subtlety.'-Glasgow Herald. 'Mr. Norris has drawn a really fine character in the Duke of Hurstbourne, at once unconventional and very true to the conventionalities of life, weak and strong in a breath, capable of inane follies and heroic decisions, yet not so definitely portrayed as to relieve a reader of the necessity of study on his own behalf.'— Athenæum.

Parker. MRS. FALCHION. By GILBERT PARKER, Author of 'Pierre and His People.' New Edition in one volume. 6s.

Mr. Parker's second book has received a warm welcome. The 'Athenæum' called it a splendid study of character; the 'Pall Mall Gazette' spoke of the writing as but little behind anything that has been done by any writer of our time; the 'St. James'' called it a very striking and admirable novel; and the 'Westminster Gazette' applied to it the epithet of distinguished.

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'Stories happily conceived and finely executed. There is strength and genius in Mr. Parker's style.'-Daily Telegraph.

Anthony Hope. A CHANGE OF AIR: A Novel.

By

ANTHONY HOPE, Author of 'Mr. Witt's Widow,' etc. I vol.
Crown 8vo. 6s.

A bright story by Mr. Hope, who has, the Athenæum says, 'a decided outlook and individuality of his own.'

'A graceful, vivacious comedy, true to human nature. The characters are traced with a masterly hand.'-Times.

Pryce. TIME AND THE WOMAN. By RICHARD PRYCE, Author of 'Miss Maxwell's Affections,' 'The Quiet Mrs. Fleming,' etc. New and Cheaper Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.

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

Gray. ELSA. A Novel. By E. M'QUEEN GRAY. Crown 8vo. 6s. 'A charming novel. The characters are not only powerful sketches, but minutely and carefully finished portraits.'—Guardian.

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 exercise of prose above the exercise of verse, who rejoice in all proofs of its delicacy and its strength, who believe that English prose is chief among the moulds of thought, by these Mr. Marriott Watson's book will be welcomed.'-National Observer.

Gilchrist. THE STONE DRAGON. BY MURRAY GILCHRIST. Crown 8vo. Buckram. 6s.

A volume of stories of power so weird and original as to ensure them a ready welcome. 'The author's faults are atoned for by certain positive and admirable merits. The romances have not their counterpart in modern literature, and to read them is a unique experience.'-National Observer.

Norris.

THREE-AND-SIXPENNY NOVELS

A DEPLORABLE AFFAIR.
Author of 'His Grace.' Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.

By W. E. NORRIS,

'What with its interesting story, its graceful manner, and its perpetual good humour, the book is as enjoyable as any that has come from its author's pen.'— Scotsman.

Pearce.

JACO TRELOAR.

By J. H. PEARCE, Author of

'Esther Pentreath.' New Edition. Crown 8vo.

3s. 6d.

A tragic story of Cornish life by a writer of remarkable power, whose first novel has been highly praised by Mr. Gladstone.

The 'Spectator' speaks of Mr. Pearce as a writer of exceptional power; the 'Daily Telegraph' calls it powerful and picturesque; the 'Birmingham Post' asserts that it is a novel of high quality.

New

Esmé Stuart. A WOMAN OF FORTY. By ESMÉ STUART, Author of 'Muriel's Marriage,' 'Virginie's Husband,' etc. Edition. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.

'The story is well written, and some of the scenes show great dramatic power.'— Daily Chronicle.

Fenn.

THE STAR GAZERS.

By G. MANVILLE FENN,

Author of 'Eli's Children,' etc. New Edition. Cr. 8vo. 3s. 6d. 'A stirring romance.'-Western Morning News.

'Told with all the dramatic power for which Mr. Fenn is conspicuous.'-Bradford Observer.

Dickinson. A VICAR'S WIFE. By EVELYN DICKINSON. Crown 8vo. 35. 6d.

Prowse. THE POISON OF ASPS. By R. ORTON PROWSE. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.

Lynn Linton. THE TRUE HISTORY OF JOSHUA DAVIDSON, Christian and Communist. By E. LYNN LINTON. Eleventh Edition. Post 8vo. IS.

Methuen's Novel Series

A series of copyright Novels, by well-known Authors, bound in red buckram, at the price of three shillings and sixpence. The first volumes are :

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1. JACQUETTA. By S. BARING GOULD, Author of 'Mehalah,

etc.

2. ARMINELL: A Social Romance. By S. BARING GOULD Author of Mehalah,' etc.

3. MARGERY OF QUETHER. By S. BARING GOULD. 4. URITH. By S. BARING GOULD.

5. DERRICK VAUGHAN, NOVELIST.

With Portrait of

Author. By EDNA LYALL, Author of 'Donovan,' etc.

6. JACK'S FATHER. By W. E. NORRIS.

Other Volumes will be announced in due course.

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A Series of Novels by popular Authors, tastefully
bound in cloth.

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I THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN. By F. MABEL ROBINSON. 2. DISENCHANTMENT. By F. MABEL ROBINSON. 3. MR. BUTLER'S WARD. By F. MABEL ROBINSON. 4. HOVENDEN, V.C. By F. MABEL ROBINSON.

5. ELI'S CHILDREN. By G. MANVILLE FENN.

6. A DOUBLE KNOT. By G. MANVILLE FENN. 7. DISARMED. By M. BETHAM EDWARDS.

8. A LOST ILLUSION. BY LESLIE KEITH.

9. A MARRIAGE AT SEA. By W. CLARK RUSSELL. 10. IN TENT AND BUNGALOW. By the Author of 'Indian Idylls.'

11. MY STEWARDSHIP. By E. M'QUEEN GRAY.

12. A REVEREND GENTLEMAN. By J. M. COBBAN. 13. THE STORY OF CHRIS. By ROWLAND GREY. Other volumes will be announced in due course.

Books for Boys and Girls

By S. With Twenty-nine

Baring Gould. THE ICELANDER'S SWORD.
BARING GOULD, Author of 'Mehalah,' etc.
Illustrations by J. MOYR SMITH. Crown 8vo. 6s.

A stirring story of Iceland, written for boys by the author of 'In the Roar of the Sea. Cuthell. TWO LITTLE CHILDREN AND CHING. By EDITH E. CUTHELL. Profusely Illustrated. Crown 8vo. Cloth, gilt edges. 6s.

Another story, with a dog hero, by the author of the very popular 'Only a GuardRoom Dog.'

Blake. TODDLEBEN'S HERO. By M. M. BLAKE, Author of 'The Siege of Norwich Castle.' With 36 Illustrations. Crown

8vo. 5s.

A story of military life for children.

Cuthell. ONLY A GUARD-ROOM DOG. By Mrs. CUTHELL. With 16 Illustrations by W. PARKINSON. Square Crown 8vo. 6s. 'This is a charming story. Tangle was but a little mongrel Skye terrier, but he had a big heart in his little body, and played a hero's part more than once. can be warmly recommended.'-Standard.

The book

Collingwood. THE DOCTOR OF THE JULIET. BY HARRY COLLINGWOOD, Author of 'The Pirate Island,' etc. Illustrated by GORDON BROWNE. Crown 8vo. 6s.

""The Doctor of the Juliet," well illustrated by Gordon Browne, is one of Harry Collingwood's best efforts.'-Morning Post.

Clark Russell. MASTER ROCKAFELLAR'S VOYAGE. By W. CLARK RUSSELL, Author of 'The Wreck of the Grosvenor,' etc. Illustrated by GORDON BROWNE. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. 'Mr. Clark Russell's story of "Master Rockafellar's Voyage" will be among the favourites of the Christmas books. There is a rattle and "go" all through it, and its illustrations are charming in themselves, and very much above the average in the way in which they are produced.'-Guardian. Manville Fenn. SYD BELTON: Or, The Boy who would not go. to Sea. By G. MANVILLE FENN, Author of 'In the King's Name,' etc. Illustrated by GORDON BROWNE. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. 'Who among the young story-reading public will not rejoice at the sight of the old combination, so often proved admirable-a story by Manville Fenn, illustrated by Gordon Browne? The story, too, is one of the good old sort, full of life and vigour, breeziness and fun.'-Journal of Education.

The Peacock Library

A Series of Books for Girls by well-known Authors, handsomely bound in blue and silver, and well illustrated. Crown 8vo.

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1. A PINCH OF EXPERIENCE. By L. B. WALFORD. 2. THE RED GRANGE.

By Mrs. MOLESWORTH.

3. THE SECRET OF MADAME DE MONLUC. By the Author of 'Mdle Mori.'

4. DUMPS. By Mrs. PARR, Author of 'Adam and Eve.'
5. OUT OF THE FASHION. By L. T. MEADE.
6. A GIRL OF THE PEOPLE. By L. T. MEADE.

7. HEPSY GIPSY. By L. T. MEADE.

8. THE HONOURABLE MISS. By L. T. MEADE.
9. MY LAND OF BEULAH. By Mrs. LEITH ADAMS.

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