'Curiously and delicately written, a study of the shadowy companion that walks beside every man, of that secret being who is manifested in the twilight of the spirit, and in the hour of dreams.'—Evening News.

'Fanciful and elusive ... remarkably well done, with the delicacy of a strong man's hand.'—Morning Post.

THE ADVENTUROUS LADY

By J. C. Snaith

'It has breezy humour and a whimsical charm, and those clever little character sketches of which Mr Snaith never fails us.'—Evening Standard.

'A delicious skit on the conventionally romantic novel—quite the most amusing book we have read for a long time.'—New Witness.

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LOVE LANE

'Clever writing, full of charm ... a very cheerful tale.'—Punch.

THE VALLEY OF INDECISION