"Clean and wholesome danger,"—that is the phrase, borrowed from the book itself, that the editor of London Punch chose to describe the engrossing interest of "Dragon's Blood," Mr. Rideout's brilliant novel of last year. Still more applicable is it to his new story, "The Twisted Foot." This is an interesting, absorbing narrative of mystery and adventure in the Malay Islands. Seldom has a novelist hit upon a more haunting series of happenings than those which involve the American hero, the charming heroine, the mysterious Englishman, the more mysterious Asiatics, that live in the book. Over all is shed the glamour and mystery of the Far East—of tropical seas and remote islands. It is Mr. Rideout's best story. A brilliant series of drawings by Widney add not a little to the interest of this notable book. (Ready in May)
AN ARMY MULE
By Charles Miner Thompson
Author of "The Calico Cat," etc. Illustrated by F. R. Gruger. 16mo, $1.00 net. Postage extra.
That interesting village which was the scene of the episode of "The Calico Cat" furnishes Mr. Thompson with the material for another highly diverting tale. The Army Mule in question is one Mr. Job Bixby, a veteran of the Civil War. The story of what happened to him on the day set for his wedding, and the surprising complications that ensued from the innocent trick played by two mischievous boys, make a thoroughly amusing piece of humor. In addition to its taking humor, the story has a vivid reality of character and incident.
The illustrations are by Gruger, whose character drawing contributes much to the interest and amusement furnished by Mr. Thompson.
(Ready in April)
THE GODPARENTS
By Grace Sartwell Mason
Illustrated by F. Vaux Wilson. 12mo, $1.10 net. Postage extra.
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"THE GODPARENTS"