The White Lie Part 49

THE SKETCH.--"The interest of the book, always keen and absorbing, is due to some extent to a puzzle so admirably planned as to defy the penetration of the most experienced novel reader."

A DAUGHTER OF THE MARIONIS. 6_s._, and 6_d._

THE SCOTSMAN.--"Mr. Oppenheim's stories always display much melodramatic power and considerable originality and ingenuity of construction. These and other qualities of the successful writer of romance are manifest in 'A Daughter of the Marionis.'"

THE MYSTERY OF MR. BERNARD BROWN. 6_s._, and 6_d._

THE ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL.--"The story is rich in sensational incident and dramatic situations. It is seldom, indeed, that we meet with a novel of such power and fascination."

THE MAN AND HIS KINGDOM. 6_s._, and 6_d._

THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL.--"The story is worthy of Merriman at his very best. It is a genuine treat for the ravenous and often disappointed novel reader."

THE WORLD'S GREAT SNARE. 6_s._, and 6_d._

THE WORLD.--"It is full of dramatic incidents, thoroughly exciting and realistic. There is not one dull page from beginning to end."

A MONK OF CRUTA. 6_s._, and 6_d._

THE BOOKMAN.--"Intensely dramatic. The book is an achievement at which the author may well be gratified."

MYSTERIOUS MR. SABIN. 6_s._, and 6_d._

THE LITERARY WORLD.--"As a story of interest, with a deep-laid and exciting plot, this of the 'Mysterious Mr. Sabin' can hardly be surpa.s.sed."

A MILLIONAIRE OF YESTERDAY. 6_s._, 2_s._ net, and 6_d._

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH.--"We cannot but welcome with enthusiasm a really well-told story like 'A Millionaire of Yesterday.'"

THE SURVIVOR. 6_s._, and 6_d._

THE NOTTINGHAM GUARDIAN.--"We must give a conspicuous place on its merits to this excellent story. It is only necessary to read a page or two in order to become deeply interested."

THE GREAT AWAKENING. 6_s._, and 6_d._

THE YORKs.h.i.+RE POST.--"A weird and fascinating story, which for real beauty and originality, ranks far above the ordinary novel."

FOR THE QUEEN. 6_s._

MODERN SOCIETY.--"The fame of Mr. Oppenheim is world wide, and in 'For the Queen' the author lives up to the highest traditions of his reputation as a writer of fiction."

THOSE OTHER DAYS. 6_s._

Mr. Oppenheim ranges with a.s.sured mastery from grave to gay, while diplomatic scandals and political intrigues are woven with that delicate skill which we expect from him as a sort of right.

EXPIATION. 3_s._, 6_d._, and 2_s._ net.

Mr. Oppenheim is one of the cleverest weavers of plots who write the English language, and he has many examples of his skill. "Expiation"

is quite one of his best.

FRED M. WHITE

THE OPEN DOOR. 6_s._, and 6_d._

An absorbing tale of unusual interest and mystery. Mr. White's high reputation for sensationalism is well known, and "The Open Door" will certainly uphold it.

THE FIVE KNOTS. 6_s._, and 6_d._

WESTERN DAILY PRESS.--"Mr. White has written several books, all of which have been enjoyed by a large number of readers, who will probably agree that it is the best."

THE MYSTERY OF THE RAVENSPURS. 6_s._, and 6_d._

MODERN SOCIETY.--"As the plot is unfolded the reader becomes more and more fascinated, the interest being powerfully held until the close."

THE SECRET OF THE SANDS. 6_s._, and 6_d._

THE SCOTSMAN.--"Mr. Fred M. White has written a story full of dramatic surprises. Mr. White is a master of sensations, and his introduction of the incident of the Italian Vendetta gives point to a good tale."

THE GOLDEN ROSE. 6_s._, and 6_d._

IRISH INDEPENDENT.--"This latest book possesses all those characteristics which go to make Mr. White's novels so readable and so popular."

HARD PRESSED. 6_s._, and 6_d._

PALL MALL GAZETTE.--"Mr. White gives us here an excellent story of the Turf. The tale is full of dramatic and exciting incidents, and will afford the reader keen enjoyment."

A ROYAL WRONG. 6_s._

GLASGOW HERALD.--"Mr. White conjures marvellously, fetching sensation and art into the same hat--and out of it triumphantly. Hot scent, fast pace, good company--a rattling yarn!"

NUMBER 13. 6_s._

"Number 13" is a mystery story such as Mr. White's many admirers will revel in.

PAUL TRENT

THE FOUNDLING. 6_s._, and 2_s._ net.

DAILY GRAPHIC.--"The character of Strand is an excellent study, cleverly and strongly drawn, and the book is a very interesting and readable work."

THE SECOND CHANCE. 6_s._

Mr. Paul Trent's stories, "The Vow" and "The Foundling," were powerful tales with a motive. "The Second Chance," as its t.i.tle indicates, is of the same school.

MAX LOGAN. 6_s._