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New Editions

BE. F. Benson. THE RUBICON. By E. F. BENson, Author
of ‘Dodo.’ Fourth Edition. Crown 8v0. 6s.

Mr. Benson's second novel has been, in its two volume form, almost as great a
success as his first. The ‘Birmingham Post’ says it is ‘qed! written, stimulat-
ing, unconventional, and, in a word, characteristic’: the ‘National Observer’
congratulates Mr. Benson upon ‘an exceptional achievement,’ and calls the
book ‘ @ notable advance on his previous work.’

Stanley Weyman. UNDER THE RED ROBE, By STANLEY
Weyman, Author of ‘A Gentleman of France.’ With Twelve Illus-
trations by R. Caton Woodville. Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.

A cheaper edition of a book which won instant popularity. No unfavourable review
occurred, and most critics spoke in terms of enthusiastic admiration. The ‘West-
minster Gazette’ called it ‘a book of which we have read every word for the sheer
pleasure of reading, and which we put down with a pang that we cannot Sorget
tt all and start again.’ The ‘Daily Chronicle’ said that ‘ every one who reads
books at all must read this thrilling romance, from the first page of which to the
last the breathless reader is haled along.’ Italso called 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
Jor the highest.

Baring Gould. THE QUEEN OF LOVE. By S. Barinc
Goutp, Author of ‘Cheap Jack Zita,’ ete, Second Edition.
Crown 8v0, 6s.

The scenery is admirable and the dramatic incidents most striking.’—Glasgow
Herald,
‘Strong, interesting, and clever.'—Westininster Gazette.
‘You cannot put it down till you have finished it.’—Pznch.
Can be heartily recommended to all who care for cleanly, energetic, and interesting
fiction.’—Sxssex Daily News.

Mrs. Oliphant. THE PRODIGALS. By Mrs. OLIPHANT,
Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 35. 6d.

Richard Pryce. WINIFRED MOUNT. By RICHARD PRYCE,
Second Edition. Crown 8v0. 35. 6a.

The ‘Sussex Daily News’ called this book ‘a delightful story,' and said that the
writing was ‘uniformly bright and graceful.’ The ‘ Daily Telegraph’ said that the
author was a ‘deft and elegant story-teller,' and that the book was ‘an extremely
clever story, utterly untainted by pessimism or vulgarity.’

Constance Smith A CUMBERER OF THE GROUND.
By CoNSTANCE SMITH, Author of ‘The Repentance of Paul Went-
worth,’ etc. Mew Edition. Crown 8v0. 35. 6d.