HURST & BLACKETT'S STANDARD LIBRARY 



XVII. NOTHING NEW. 



BY THE AUTHOR OF " JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN." 



'" Nothing New ' displays all those superior merits which have made 'John Halifax' 

 one of the most popular works of the day. There is a force and truthfulness about these 

 tales which mark them as the production of no ordinary mind, and we cordially recom- 

 mend them to the perusal of all lovers of fiction.' 1 Morning Post. 



XVIIL LIFE OP JEANNE D'ALBEET, QUEEN OF 

 NAVAEEE. 



BY MISS FREER. 



"We have read this book with great pleasure, and have no hesitation in recommending 

 it to general perusal. It reflects the highest credit on the industry and ability of Miss 

 Freer. Nothing can be more interesting than her story of the life of Jeanne D'Albret, 

 and the narrative ia as trustworthy as it is attractive." Morning Post. 



XIX. THE VALLEY OF A HUNDEED FIEES. 



BY THE AUTHOR OF " MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS." 



" If asked to classify this work, we should give it a place between ' John Halifax ' and 

 ' The Caxtons.' "Standard. 



" The spirit in which the whole book is written is reflned and good." Athenasum. 

 " This is in every sense a charming novel" Messenger. 



XX. THE EOMANCE OF THE FOEUM; OE, NAEEATIVES, 

 SCENES, AND ANECDOTES FEOM COUETS OF JUSTICE. 



BY PETER BURKE, SERJEANT AT LAW. 



"This attractive book will be perused with much interest. It contains a great variety 

 of singular and highly romantic stories." John Bull. 



" A work of singular interest, which can never fail to charm and absorb the reader's 

 attention. The present cheap and elegant edition includes the true story of the Colleen 

 Bawn." Illustrated News. 



XXI. ADELE. 



BY JULIA KAVANAGH. 



"'Adele' is the best work we have read by Miss Kavanagh; it is a charming Btorv. 

 full of delicate character-painting. The interest kindled in the flrst chapter burns bright y 

 to the close." Athenaeum. 



' 'Adele' will fully sustain the reputation of Miss Kavanagh, high as it already ranks 

 -John Bull. 



"'Adele' is a love-story of very considerable pathos and power. It is a very clever 

 ooveL" Daily News. 



XXIL STUDIES FEOM LIFE. 



BY THE AUTHOR OF " JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN." 



" These ' Studies ' are truthful and vivid pictures of life, often earnest, always full of right 

 feeling, and occasionally lightened by touches of quiet, genial humour. The volume is re- 

 markable for thought, sound sense, shrewd observation, and kind and sympathetic feeling 

 f.>r all things good and beautiful." Morning Post. 



"These 'Studies from Life ' are remarkable for graphic power and observation. Tha 

 ftook will not diminish the reputation of the accomplished author." Saturday Review. 



