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 26 Messrs. Methuen's List

'Mr. Parker's latest book places him in the front rank of living novelists. "The Seats of the Mighty" is a great book." — Black and White.

' One of the strongest stories of historical interest and adventure that we have read for many a day. . . . Through all Mr. Parker moves with an assured step, whilst in his treatment of his subject there is that happy blending of the poetical with the prosaic which has characterised all his writings. A notable and successful book.' — Speaker.

' The story is very finely and dramatically told. ... In none of his books has his imaginative faculty appeared to such splendid purpose as here. Captain Moray, Alixe, Gabord, Vauban — above all, Doltaire — and, indeed, every person who takes part in the action of the story are clearly conceived and finely drawn and indivi- dualised. — Scotsman.

' An admirable romance. The glory of a romance is its plot, and this plot is crowded with fine sensations, which have no rest until the fall of the famous old city and the final restitution oi\o\c.'— Pall Mall Gazette.

Conan Doyle. ROUND THE RED LAMP. By A. Conan Doyle, Author of 'The White Company,' 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,' etc. Fourth Edition. Crown Svo. 6s. ' The book is, indeed, composed of leaves from life, and is far and away the best view that has been vouchsafed us behind the scenes of the consulting-room. It is very superior to " The Diary of a late Physician." ' — Illustrated London News.

Stanley Weyman. UNDER THE RED ROBE. By Stanley Weyman, Author of ' A Gentleman of France.' With Twelve Illus- trations by R. Caton Woodville. Eighth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'A book of which we have read every word for the sheer pleasure of reading, and which we put down with a pang that we cannot forget it all and start again.' — Westminster Gazette.

' Every one who reads books at all must read this thrilling romance, from the first page of which to the last the breathless reader is haled along. An inspiration of "manliness and courage." — Daily Chronicle.

'A delightful tale of chivalry and adventure, vivid and dramatic, with a wholesome

> modesty and reverence for the highest.' — Globe.

Mrs. Clifford. A FLASH OF SUMMER. By Mrs. W. KL Clifford, Author of ' Aunt Anne,' etc. Second Edition. Crown

2>vo. 6s.

' The story is a very sad and a very beautiful one, exquisitely told, and enriched with many subtle touches of wise and tender insight. It will, undoubtedly, add to its author's reputation— already high— in the ranks of noveWsls.' —Speaker.

' We must congratulate Mrs. Clifford upon a very successful and interesting storj', told throughout with finish and a delicate sense of proportion, qualities which, indeed, have always distinguished the best work of this very able writer.'— Manchester Guardian.

Emily Lawless. HURRISH. By the Honble. Emily Law- less, Author of ' Maelcho,' etc. Fifth Edition. Crown Svo. 6s. A reissue of Miss Lawless' most popular novel, uniform with ' Maelcho.'

Emily Lawless. MAELCHO : a Sixteenth Century Romance. By the Honble. Emily Lawless, Author of 'Crania,' 'Hurrish,' etc. Second Edition. Crown Svo. 6s.

' A really great book.'— Spectator.

'There is no keener pleasure in life than the recognition of genius. Good work is commoner than it used to be, but the best is as rare as ever. All the more gladly, therefore, do we welcome in " Maelcho " a piece of work of the first order, which we do not hesitate to describe as one of the most remarkable literary achievements of this generation. Miss Lawless is possessed of the very essence of historical geniui.'— Manchester Guard/an.