DONOVAN. By Edna Lyall, Author of “Won by Waiting.” 3 vols.
“‘Donovan’ is distinctly a novel with a high aim, successfully attained. The character-drawing is vigorous and truthful.”—Pall Mall Gazette.
THE BRANDRETHS. By the Right Hon. A. J. B. Beresford Hope, M.P., Author of “Strictly Tied Up.” Second Edition. 3 vols.
“In ‘The Brandreths’ we have a sequel to Mr. Beresford Hope’s clever novel of ‘Strictly Tied Up,’ and we may add that it is a decided improvement on his maiden effort. He has not only laid a firmer grasp on some of those characters which in his earlier work were rather wanting in outline and individuality, but he has secured the interest of his readers by simplifying his story. ‘The Brandreths,’ although it abounds in the study of personal character, investigating the innermost life and analysing the feelings of the hero, is, nevertheless, in great measure a political novel. Mr. Hope writes of political life and the vicissitudes of parties with the knowledge and experience of a veteran politician. Not a few of the casual pictures of society are exceedingly faithful and lively. We repeat, in conclusion, that the novel is one which will repay careful reading.”—Times.
“There are many sayings in these volumes—many wise, many witty, many tender, many noble sayings—that we should wish to cite to our readers, but doubtless their pleasure will be greater in finding them out for themselves. The book is full of clever epigrams.”—Standard.
NEW BABYLON. By Paul Meritt and W. Howell Poole. 3 vols.
“This story is clever and amusing. Vivid and graphic scenes follow in changeful succession.”—Daily Telegraph.
“‘New Babylon’ will attract attention at the libraries, where an exciting story is always welcome. The tale hurries along from one stirring incident to another, and compels the reader to admire the inventive power of the writers, and their ingenuity in weaving a complicated series of incidents.”—Era.
FORTUNE’S MARRIAGE. By Georgiana M. Craik, Author of “Dorcas,” “Anne Warwick,” &c. 3 vols.
“‘Fortune’s Marriage’ is gentle, tender, and unexaggerated. It is carefully written and has been carefully thought out.”—Daily News.