Extra Crown 8vo, Cloth Extra, with Frontispiece
by Rosert M‘Grecor, R.S.A., Price ss.

“St Vedas:

Or,

The Pearl of Orr's Haven.”

By ANNIE S. SWAN.

**The power of the writer is clearly evidenced in the
skill with which she composes new situations and new
ideas. Undoubtedly Miss Swan possesses considerable
power in creating novel and dramatic situations, and,
moreover, in representing them both vividly and power-
fully. In all her works she appears to possess a skilful
grasp and treatment of her subject, and the diction is
remarkable alike for its power and grace. Her knowledge
of people and things must be both large and compre-
hensive. Her sentences read both musically and sym-
pathetically, and they serve to bring before the mind of
the reader a living reality of the scenes and events which
she attempts to portray.” —Soczety Herald,

“A very well written and altogether charming story.”
—Whitehall Review.

“ A charming story of Scottish life and character, and
of absorbing interest from first to last.” —Lzverpool Post.

“The authoress will never want readers while she can
give them such books as ‘St. Veda’s.’”—Qudz.

“One of the most romantic stories which Miss Swan
has written, and we think, too, one of her best. She can
always be pathetic, and sometimes strikes a note of great
beauty and depth. The old skipper, in particular, is a
study of a fine old fisherman thab would do credit to any
writer, and the two old ladies are nearly as good.”—
Spectator.

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