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Latest Volumes.—June 1907.
In the Days of the Comet. By H. G. WELLS. 1 vol.—3927.
This work is a new study of the future and of “things as theyshould be,” in the style of Jules Verne, by which most of Mr.Wells’s popular books are characterised.
Sophy of Kravonia. By ANTHONY HOPE. 2 v.—3928/29.
Though the State of Kravonia be not found on any map, the lovers ofMr. Hope’s romances will find very real the characters in this newtale of love, intrigue, and high politics.
The Youngest Miss Mowbray. By B. M. CROKER. 1 vol.—3930.
In this new novel of modern English life Mrs. Croker gives usanother version of the old and much-loved story of Cinderella. Thefairy godmother steps in at the right moment, and all ends happily.
Chippinge. By STANLEY J. WEYMAN. 2 vols.—3931/32.
A trenchant and realistic description of the state of Englandduring the passing of the Reform Bill, into which an exceedinglypretty romance is interwoven.
Rezánov. By GERTRUDE FRANKLIN ATHERTON. 1 vol.—3933.
A story of old Californian days, a theme of which this popularauthoress has a right to speak. High politics and history here alsoplay their part.
The Matrimonial Lottery. By CHARLOTTE O’CONOR ECCLES. 1 vol.—3934.
A journalistic comedy in which all ends well and happily. MissEccles is already the authoress of one delightful humorous book inthe Tauchnitz Edition.
Sir Nigel. By A. CONAN DOYLE. 2 vols.—3935/36.
The author of “Sherlock Holmes” has here given us a book of anothergenre. It is a romance of the days of chivalry with a setting ofmany historical incidents, showing how a brave young squire won hisgolden spurs.
A Lady of Rome. By F. MARION CRAWFORD. 2 vols.—3937/38.
This is the story of a Roman family tragedy, and a psychologicalstudy of the lengths to which unselfish love and expiatoryrenunciation may go in poor human nature.
Whom God hath joined. By ARNOLD BENNETT. 1 vol.—3939.
A drama of real life dealing with the still unsolved marriageproblem and the working of the English divorce laws.
The Lady Evelyn. By MAX PEMBERTON. 1 vol.—3940.
A stirring romance of England and Roumania, in which the gypsies ofthe lat