Sixth Impression. 6s.
Truth says: "If you want a perfectly delightful book, get W. J. Locke's 'Septimus.'
"A whimsical, delightful story, full of quaint humour."--Westminster Gazette.
"Unquestionably Mr. Locke's 'Septimus' is one of the most original and most entirely delightful novels of recent years. It is written with fresh humour and rare sympathy; its analysis of character is masterly."--Birmingham Post.
THE GENTLEMAN.
By ALFRED OLLIVANT, Author of "Danny," etc. 6s.
We feel persuaded that we have here another Stevenson--another 'Treasure Island.--Sphere.
ROMANCE OF THE EAST SERIES.
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In this series the great store-houses of Oriental romance will be open for the first time to the public. Tales from the Sanscrit, from the Chinese, from every language of the East possessing a great literature will appear in due course. From these vivid narratives of old-world romance it will be possible for the reader to glean much information concerning the lives and manners and customs of vanished races, and the greatness of empires that have passed away.