CAROLINE AUSTIN
Cousin Geoffrey and I. With 6 full-page Illustrations by W. Parkinson. 3s.
The only daughter of a country gentleman finds herself unprovided for at her father's death, and for some time lives as a dependant upon her kinsman. Life is saved from being unbearable to her by her young cousin Geoffrey, who at length meets with a serious accident for which she is held responsible. She makes a brave attempt to earn her own livelihood, until a startling event brings her cousin Geoffrey and herself together again.
"Miss Austin's story is bright, clever, and well developed."—Saturday Review.
ELLINOR DAVENPORT ADAMS
A Queen among Girls. With 6 Illustrations by Harold Copping. Cloth, 3s. 6d.
Augusta Pembroke is the head of her school, the favourite of her teachers and fellow-pupils, who are attracted by her fearless and independent nature and her queenly bearing. She dreams of a distinguished professional career; but the course of her life is changed suddenly by pity for her timid little brother Adrian, the victim of his guardian-uncle's harshness. The story describes the daring means adopted by Augusta for Adrian's relief.
"An interesting and well-written narrative, in which humour and a keen eye for character unite to produce a book happily adapted for modern maidens."—Globe.
A Girl of To-Day. With 6 page Illustrations by G. D. Hammond, R.I. 3s. 6d.