Author of “The Cost,” “Golden Fleece,” Etc.


In this new novel the author of “The Cost” sounds a trumpet call to American patriotism and integrity.

First and last “The Plum Tree” is a love story of the highest order—interesting, ennobling, purifying.

Senator Depew says: “Well written and dramatic, as might be expected from the pen of Phillips.”

Senator Frye says: “A wonderful story of American political life.”

Senator Beveridge says: “Plot, action, color, vitality, make ‘The Plum Tree’ thrilling.”

Drawings by E. M. Ashe
Bound in Cloth, 12mo, $1.50


The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis