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NELLY'S STORY. 



BY ANNA LISLE. 



"The story is so delightful, and the whole spirit of the hook so pure, that it compels our 

 admiration. — Daily News. 



"The stylo is good as well as the matter of the book." — Literary Gazette. 

 "An exquisite story, deeply pathetic, with a sublime moral." — Felix Farley's Journal. 

 "If this story is, as we understand, the first literary adventure of the authoress, it does 

 ■very great credit to her judgment and good taste. The style is chastened, and the moral is 

 brought out with precision. There is an equable flow of narrative, complete absence of affec- 

 tation, and useful if not fervent lessons of morality." — Press. 



"Exhibits an accomplished mind and an elegant style; as a narrator she is clear and 

 agreeable." — Spectator. 



"Gracefully written, and marked by earnestness of purpose and skill in the delineation of 

 character."— Bristol Mercury. 



"This enchanting volume, the success of which will, we trust, induce the authoress to return 

 to the same field of labour, so that we may have the pleasure of greeting her future produc- 

 tions with the same hearty welcome as we uufeignedly do the present." — Blackburn Standard. 

 "The authoress, though evidently young in years, has gained a very just appreciation of 

 human nature; but, what is far better, she has evidently learned the only means for its effectual 

 amelioration. This appears in every page of her very clever story." — Bell's Weekly Messenger. 

 "One of those earnestly-written stories which impress us with the author's thorough inten- 

 tion to write up to a high and useful purpose." — Lady's Companion. 



"Since 'Currer Bell,' we have read nothing more genuine nor more touching. 'Nelly's 

 Story' has power to carry the reader right through with it, and can hardly fail to impress 

 a moral of inestimable importance." — Carlisle Journal. 



"Admirably written, pervaded throughout by fine, correct, and wholesome sentiments," — 

 Morning Fost. 



"Its excellent moral tone, and keen observation, are sure to render the book widely popular." 

 — John Bull. 



"The inculcation of sound moral and religious principles shines like a sunbeam through the 

 whole of this very beautiful and deeply interesting story." — Manchester Courier. 

 "It will be welcomed, read, and talked about." — Gentleman' s Magazine. 

 "A story of woman's life truthfully conceived: some of the scenes rise to dramatic intensity, 

 and the principal characters are portrayed with graphic skill. We commend 'Nelly's Story' to 

 the notice of those who can appreciate a tale of fiction witli a moral aim, and marred by no 

 maudlin sentiment, but healthy and invigorating in tone, and commanding no sort of com- 

 pulsion to ensure its perusal." — Sun. 



"We are firmly convinced that few can read this book without being both pleased and 

 instructed." — Weekly News. 



"Its religion is broad and deep, and, we are sure, very sincere. There are some passages 

 of simple pathos incomparably the best things in the tale. It will no doubt find favour in 

 the sight of many young readers, who may" rest assured that they can gain nothing hurtful 

 from its p;tgcs." — Globe. 



" 'Nelly's Story' is told in such a good and pleasant way, and withal is so useful and 

 world-like, that we trust it may bring to its authoress the fame that she is well able to 

 support. ' ' — Tait' s Magazine. 



"We have seldom, if ever, met with a book which presents so few inconsistencies throughout. 

 It follows nature so completely, that it is difficult to believe the characters are fictitious. We 

 recommend the work to every one, and we are sure no one will regret the time spent upon 

 it, especially if the invaluable lessons it conveys are learned and put into practice." — Liverpool 

 Courier. 



'"Nelly's Story' is a good one. Indeed, as a religious tale, it is one of the best we have 

 read for a long time." — Bucks. Advertiser. 



"Abounding in interest, it is pervaded throughout with sound Christian morality, and is 

 calculated to exert a very salutary inilucnce in forming the character of the young. We can 

 hardly conceive a more suitable gift-book, and heartily wish an extensive circulation may 

 crown this labour of love." — Lady's Newspaper. 



LONDON: GEOO^iBEIDOE AND SONS, 5, PATERNOSTER ROW 



