NOVELS BY THE AUTHOR OF 'MEHALAH.' 



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MEHALAH : 



A STORY OF THE SALT MARSHES. 



' The book is one of the most powerful that has, so far as we know, appeared for many 

 years. It will remind many readers of Emily Bronte's wonderful story, "Wuthering 

 Heights," and indeed in some respects it is even more powerful.' SCOTSMAN. 



' " Mehalah " is far above the ordinary level of novels. The writer possesses strength, 

 and strength is one of the rarest qualities in modern fiction.' DAILY NEWS. 



' A bit of real romance : original, violent, powerful, novel both in place and circum- 

 stance, and peculiarly impressive.' TRUTH. 



JOHN HERRING: 



A WEST OF ENGLAND ROMANCE. 



'Among most novels of the day " John Herring " is a very considerable work indeed, 

 'nd both deserves and will receive proportionate attention.' PALL MALL GAZETTE. 



' Far, very far, above the level of ordinary novels.' ACADEMY. 



'A powerful and interesting novel. The English is admirable ; there is great freshness 

 and vigour" in the descriptions of scenery and character, and in the narrative there is 

 -abundance of invention, and many of the situations are extremely dramatic. ... A book 

 of unusual originality and power. TIMES. 



COURT ROYAL. 



" Court Royal " is among the few novels of our time that deserve, and will probably 

 obtain, life beyond its day. Intellect, knowledge, fancy, and humour have gone to its 

 making, and thought besides.' GRAPHIC. 



' The story holds the reader under a spell which is unbroken from first to last.' 

 MORNING POST. 



' It is difficult to say which is the most striking feature of this remarkable and welcome 

 novel the quaint humour, the consummate power, or the freshness.' VANITY FAIR. 



THE GAVEROCKS. 



' Marked by the vigour of style, the freshness of invention, and the dramatic power 

 which have gained this talented writer his reputation.' SCOTSMAN. 



' A tale of vivid and well-sustained interest.' GUARDIAN. 



'The story is one of deep human interest, while the intensity of its local colouring 

 enhances its intrinsic merit.' MORNING POST. 



RICHARD ICABLE, 



THE LIGHTSHIPMAN. 



' A novel essentially readable, and full of life and colour.' DAILY TELEGRAPH. 

 ' The story has a strong interest, which is likely to prove enduring. It is as good as 

 .anything this powerful writer has produced.' SCOTSMAN. 



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