HNelu 65. Nobel. 
Crown Sv, Art Linen, Gilt Top. 
Black Diamonds. By Maurus Jéxat, Author of 
“The Green Book,” ‘Eyes like the Sea,” ‘ Dr. 
Dumany’s Wife,” “Midst the Wild Carpathians,” 
“In Love with the Czarina.” Translated into English 
by Frances A, Gerarp, Author of “Some Irish 
Beauties,” etc. (Authorised Edition.) 3rd Edition. 
The Academy says:—‘'Maurus Jdkai is one of the great writers of the 
world, worthy of taking rank with Fielding, Scott, Dickens, and 1 hackeray, 
The opening chapter, ' Underground Darkness,’ 1s something quite unique. 
The Daily Chronicle says:--‘' It is so well written, so abounding in all 
sorts of special knowledge, and d: ‘splays so much sheer literary power that 
we never fel tempted to leave any of its pages unread. There are some 
extremely fine descriptive passages in the book, for Maurus Jdkai is abso- 
lutely original in thought and treatment, The English of the translation 
is excellent.”’ 
The Temes says:—‘‘ Maurus Jékai is an attractive writer. ‘Black Dia- 
monds’ is an interesting story with a charming heroine, and a hero, lvan 
Behrend, worthy of her, There are graphic descriptions of aristocratic and 
commercial life in Hungary. It 1s maintained throughout at a high level 
of merit.” 
The New Age says:—‘' This is the cleverest of the great Hungarian 
novelist's works that have as yet been translated into English, It abounds 
ia powerful and graphic description.”’ 
Life says :—‘‘ Maurus |dkai rightly deserves to be ranked among the fore- 
most living authors. Jdkai, prolific writer as he is, has penned fewer finer 
pages than t'o:e in which he sketches the character of Evila and Ivan, and 
also of the Abbe Samuel; while for lovers of thrilling excitement there are 
not wanting a score of scenes such as Jdkai revels in describing.”’ 
The Daily News says;:—‘'The book is a m-lodrama, but it is a melo- 
drama of genius, abounding in colour, in movement, possessing scenes 
where the sentiment of terror and grandeur is conveyed to the imagination, 
and remains in the memory.” 
The Morning Post says:—‘‘It is in a remarkable degree picturesque. 
and has descriptions of certain phases of Hungarian life not to be met 
with elsewhere. ‘Ihe translator appears to have done justice toa works 
dramatic in inspiration to the close.” 
The Publishers’ Circular says:—‘''Black Diamonds’ is considered 
by many to be the Hungarian nove.ist’s best work,” 
The Atheneum says :—‘ Few living novelists rival Jékai in popularity. 
{n some countries Lis reputation is almost as wide spread as in his 
native Hungary, whilst his works are now known in every quarter of the 
globe. ‘Biack Diamonds’ is one of Jékai’s most popular romances, and 
in many respects deserves its popularity.” 
The Daily Telegraph says:—‘‘‘ Black Diamonds’ may hope for a wide 
circle of appreciative readers, who prefer their novels hot and strong.” 
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