'A strong and successful piece of workmanship. The portrait of Lali, strong, dignified, and pure, is exceptionally well drawn.'—Manchester Guardian.
'A very pretty and interesting story, and Mr. Parker tells it with much skill. The story is one to be read.'—St. James's Gazette.
Gilbert Parker. THE TRAIL OF THE SWORD. By Gilbert Parker, Author of 'Pierre and his People,' etc. Crown 8vo. 6s.
A historical romance dealing with a stirring period in the history of Canada.
Arthur Morrison. TALES OF MEAN STREETS. By Arthur Morrison. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'Told with consummate art and extraordinary detail. He tells a plain, unvarnished tale, and the very truth of it makes for beauty. In the true humanity of the book lies its justification, the permanence of its interest, and its indubitable triumph.—Athenæum.
'Each story is complete in itself, vivid, engrossing. His work is literature, and literature of a high order.—Realm.
'A great book. The author's method is amazingly effective, and produces a thrilling sense of reality. The writer lays upon us a master hand. The book is simply appalling and irresistible in its interest. It is humorous also; without humour it would not make the mark it is certain to make.'—World.
'Mr. Morrison has shot the flashlight of his unmistakable genius. The literary workmanship is of the highest order.'—Aberdeen Press.