is not a "sensational" story, as many suppose. It is a simple recital of all the facts that are or can be known in connection with this fearful tragedy, by one who lived in the immediate vicinity. The spiritual apparition was to him a reality.
A dual murder, so unaccountable, should not be allowed to die out till Justice is satisfied.
In this sense this book has a mission.
PIQUE:
A Tale of the English Aristocracy.
11th edition. 1 vol. 12mo. Price $2.00.
Three thousand eight hundred and seventy-six new books were published in England this last year, which is about the average number of past years.
Thirteen years ago PIQUE was first published in London, and up to the present time, notwithstanding the enormous number of new books that have been issued, the effect of which is to crowd the old ones out of sight, this remarkable novel has continued to have a large sale.
This is the strongest praise that can be bestowed on any book.
It is not in the least "sensational", but relies solely on its rare beauty of style and truthfulness to nature for its popularity.
It has the merit of being amusing, pleasantly written, and engrossing.
The characters being high-bred men and women, are charming companions for an hour's solitude, and one puts the book aside regretfully, even as one closes the eyes on a delicious vision. The American edition has taken everyone by surprise, that so remarkably good a novel should have so long escaped attention.
Everybody is charmed with it, and its sale is immense, and will endure for years to come.