The principal characters of the story are rich Americans and titled Parisians, and the action takes place largely in Paris. It depicts a certain class of modern Parisians, which looks upon the rich Americans as legitimate prey, uses them, and despises them. The writer shows up the malice, the meanness, the greed, the utter callousness of this class. The Author evidently writes from first-hand knowledge, and feels keenly; but if the work is somewhat bitter, it is undoubtedly clever, and contains a most interesting story. There is, too, a freshness about the characters—the heroine, Rose, being a delightful type of the American girl.
By VIOLET TWEEDALE.
Her Grace’s Secret
By the Author of “The Kingdom of Mammon,” etc.
In crown 8vo, cloth gilt. 6s.
This Society story is written by one who clearly knows Society from the inside. There is a go about it that will attract many readers. She is daring, and deals strongly with the faults and foibles of the great world, in a style not unlike that of “Ouida.”
“Mrs. Tweedale’s best novel. It is a distinct advance in skilful construction upon “The Kingdom of Mammon,” and is a striking story, told with vigour and intensity. The situation is remarkably clever and quite novel.”—World.
By JOHN OXENHAM.
Our Lady of Deliverance
By the Author of “God’s Prisoner,” etc.