A Whirlwind of Passion
By EDNA WORTHLEY UNDERWOOD
The publishers have pleasure in introducing the author with this novel. It is perhaps not too much to say that since "Quo Vadis," no more powerful historical romance has been produced. The story is most dramatic, and the central figure is the great Catherine. The reader is given a clear insight into the Russian Court and its intrigues. The time of the story is the dramatic moment when the reign of the Empress Elizabeth was drawing to a close, and the throne was hanging in the balance. The author has seized on this tense situation, and told a wonderful story of love, of passion, of plotting and ruthless power, of murder and sudden death. It is a brilliant book, full of life, movement and colour, and it is of particular interest at the present time.
Green Ladies
By DOUGLAS NEWTON
Author of "The War Caché," etc.
A charming story told in a delightful manner, recalling the work of Henry Harland. The scene is in Hampshire, where some mystery attaches to the lady owner of a house occupied temporarily by a much-travelled man, who is recovering his health. How he becomes interested in the lady, how he gradually discovers her story, how he labours to free her from the cloud that oppresses her, and finally is made happy by her, is so daintily and beautifully related, that one wishes to read many of the pages over again. Mr. Douglas Newton goes a long step forward with this novel, which reveals him in a new capacity.
Embers
By JULES DEPREND