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THE PRINCESS CLARICE. A Story of 1871. By Mortimer 

 Collins. 2 vols, crown 8vo. 



1 Mr. Collins has produced a readable book, amusingly characteristic. There 

 is good description of Devonshire scenery ; and lastly, there is Clarice, a most 

 successful heroine, who must speak to the reader for herself.' — Athenceum. 



1 Very readable and amusing. We would especially give an honourable mention 

 to Mr. Collins's " vers de societe," the writing of which has almost become a 

 lost art.'— Pall Mall Gazette. 



' A bright, fresh, and original book, with which we recommend all genuine 

 novel readers to become acquainted at the earliest opportunity.' — Standard. 



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THE SPINSTERS OF BLATCHINGTON. By Mar. Tr a vers. 



2 vols, crown 8vo. 

 ' A pretty story. Deserving a favourable reception.' — Graphic 

 1 A book of more than average merits— worth reading.'— Examiner. 



THOMASINA, By the Author of l Dorothy,' l De Cressy,' &c. 

 2 vols, crown 8vo. 



' A finished and delicate cabinet picture ; no line is without its purpose, but 

 all contribute to the unity of the work.' — Athenaeum. 



' Cannot fail to derive both interest and amusement.' — Daily News. 



1 This undeniably pleasing story.' — Pall Mall Gazette. 



THE STORY OF SIR EDWARD'S WIFE. By Hamilton 



Marshall, Author of ' For Very Life.' 1 vol. crown 8vo. 

 ' A quiet, graceful little story.' — Spectator. 



' There are many clever conceits in it. Mr. Hamilton Marshall can tell a 

 story closely and pleasantly.' — Pall Mall Gazette. 



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LINKED AT LAST. By F. E. Bunnett. 1 vol. crown 8vo. 



' The reader who once takes it up will not be inclined to relinquish it without 

 concluding the volume.' — Morning Post. 

 ' A very charming story.' — John Bull. 



PERPLEXITY. By Sydney Mostyn. 3 vols, crown 8vo. 



' Written with very considerable power . . . original . . . worked out with 

 great cleverness and sustained interest.' — Standard. 



1 Shows much lucidity — much power of portraiture.'— Examiner. 

 * Forcibly and graphically told.' — Daily News. 



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