“‘Martha’ is one of Mr. Gilbert’s best books. The character of Martha is an admirable picture. Mr. Gilbert has given it a reality and power which will secure it a permanent recognition in English literature.”—Spectator.—“A thoroughly good novel.”—Daily News.—“A story of remarkable interest. It is full of merit.”—Post.—“The best of Mr. Gilbert’s novels. It is a book of extraordinary interest, vivacity, and power. The narrative is worked out with the skill only attained by great genius.”—John Bull.
CHECKMATE. By J. Sheridan Le Fanu, author of “Uncle Silas,” &c. 3 vols.
“A very well written novel. The plot is constructed with wonderful ingenuity.”—Examiner.——“Written with masterly power.”—Globe.——“From the first page to the dénouement the author excites, sustains, and baffles our curiosity.”—Pall Mall Gazette.——“A thrilling story.”—Spectator.——“This exciting novel is redundant with such power and consummate art that an enthralling interest takes complete possession of the reader.”—Messenger.
DRAWN FROM LIFE. By Archibald Forbes, Special Military Correspondent of the Daily News. 3 vols.
“We cordially recommend this book. It certainly merits success. Our author, the excellent special correspondent of the Daily News, a Highlander, describes Highland life with accuracy; a soldier, he depicts a soldier’s career with spirit. The narrative, moreover, is exciting and romantic.”—Athenæum.
“A healthy, manly book, which interests by its honest purpose and by its graphic delineations of scenes which we can readily believe are all drawn from life.”—Examiner.
“A thoroughly well written and interesting story.”—Daily News.
“This narrative is full of life and interest.”—Standard.
“This work is far more interesting than nineteen out of twenty novels.”—Scotsman.
TWO FAIR DAUGHTERS. By Percy Fitzgerald, M.A., author of “Bella Donna,” &c. 3 vols.