Boston Transcript: "She has literary skill, grace, delicacy.... Here and there are bits of description sketched in with as much sympathy as truthfulness.... Her artistic sense is very keen. She doesn't introduce a description like this for the mere sake of describing: something, but for the purpose of contrast with a mood or situation, and she never spoils a perspective. Although she is writing a musical novel, she never rhapsodizes.... The characterization is effective throughout.... This masterly tale cannot want for readers, it seems to us."

Public Opinion: "Miss Godfrey writes understandingly of music and the musical temperament."

Outlook: "There are several characters of interest, and the somewhat unusual situations in which they are placed are handled in a clever and novel manner."

N. Y. Herald: "She draws human nature, delights in the opposition of character, and has, in fact, written a first-rate modern novel."

Buffalo Commercial Advertiser: "A thoroughly good, strong, pure story."

GODFREY'S POOR HUMAN NATURE

A musical novel. 2d Impression, 12mo. $1.50.

The story of some Wagnerian singers at the Court Opera of Blankenstadt. It has been said that this name thinly veils Dresden, and that the book gives an intimate picture of musical life at the Saxon capital.

Bookman: "It is curiously convincing. The characters, too are peculiarly real.... Each and every one stands out with vivid distinction, and is not soon to be forgotten.... The portrayal of local life, particularly that appertaining to operatic circles, is full of freshness and interest.... It is well written, it is nobly felt, it is altogether an admirable work."

New York Tribune: "One of the cleverest musical novels we know, and it is particularly creditable in that it holds nothing of the hysterical gush with which the feminine writer usually fills fiction of this kind.... The study of the group of singers at the Royal Opera in a minor German city is astonishingly well done, and so is the portrait of the great tenor's peasant wife ... so unmistakably true that she must have been drawn from life ... an uncommonly attractive and interesting novel."

Boston Transcript: "We have nothing but praise to say of this fine, strong tale, and can recommend it heartily and without qualification."

Literary World: "There is a distinctly original touch in this story.... Full of interest."



21st Impression of a Remarkable Romance.

THE GADFLY.

By E. L. VOYNICH. 12mo, cloth. $1.25.

New York Tribune: "It is nothing more or less than one of the most powerful novels of the decade.... He shows us the veritable conspirator of history, who plotted like a human being: and not like an operatic bandit.... It is a thrilling book and absolutely sober.... 'The Gadfly' is an original and impressive being; ... a story to remember."

New York Times: "Paradox worked up with intense dramatic effect is the salient feature of 'The Gadfly'; ... shows a wonderfully strong hand, and descriptive powers which are rare; ... a very remarkable romance."

The Dial: "One of the most interesting phases of the history of Nineteenth Century Europe. The story of the Italian revolutionary movement; ... is full of such incidents as the novelist most desires; ... this novel is one of the strongest of the year, vivid in conception, and dramatic in execution, filled with intense human feeling, and worked up to a tremendously impressive climax."

The Critic: "An historical novel permeated with a deep religious interest in which from first to last the story is dominant and absorbing.... 'The Gadfly' is a figure to live in the imagination."

The New York Herald: "An exceptionally clever story, eminently fresh and original. The author has a capital story to tell, and he tells it consummately well.... The beaten track has not allured him, and the characters to whom he introduces us are not such as we meet in every-day novels. This is the crowning merit of this book."

The Chap Book: "Gives the reading public an opportunity to welcome a new and intense writer; ... a profound psychological study; ... a powerful climax. Yet, however much the imagination be used, the author will be found to rise beyond it; the scene at High Mass on the feast of Corpus Christi being one of the most powerful in English fiction."

The Independent: "We have read this peculiar romance with breathless interest; ... a romance of revolutionary experiences in Italy; lifelike, stirring, picturesque, a story of passion, sacrifice, and tragic energy."

The Literary World: "A powerful and picturesque story—a canvas glowing with color and life—the few striking characters stand out in firm, resolute outlines. We heartily commend 'The Gadfly.'"

The Buffalo Commercial: "In every way sharp, thrilling, entertaining."

The Chicago Post: "A powerful story, and, unlike others of its kind, holds the reader's attention strictly to the end."

The Chicago Times-Herald: "'The Gadfly' is a tremendous story. It goes on like a whirlwind, gathering force as it rushes."

BARROW'S THE FORTUNE OF WAR A novel of the last year of the American Revolution. 12mo. $1.25.

The scene is laid mainly in New York City during the British occupation, partly on one of the prison ships, and partly in the patriot camp at Morristown. The life in the headquarters of the two armies is cleverly contrasted. The story has a strong "love interest."

N. Y. Times Saturday Review: "The story is a good one, the historical data accurate, and the ways and manners of the period are cleverly presented."

The Outlook: "Miss Elizabeth Barrow has done her work, not only well, but delightfully well."

Chicago Times-Herald: "Another tale of the time of Washington, but one that is more deserving both of popular and critical appreciation than some of the much-vaunted financial successes."

Springfield Republican: "It gives a good picture of New York City as it was in the eighteenth century.... The story is agreeable reading."

Hartford Courant: "She has done good work in her romance; ... it is told in a very attractive way.... The book is decidedly one that will entertain."

GODFREY'S THE HARP OF LIFE

Uniform with the author's "Poor Human Nature." 12mo. $1.50.

An intensely human story of an episode in the life of the first violin of an orchestra, at an English watering-place. Miss Godfrey has again been uncommonly happy in creating a "musical atmosphere."

LUCAS'S THE OPEN ROAD

A little book for wayfarers, bicycle-wise and otherwise. Compiled by E. V. LUCAS, editor of "A Book of Verses for Children." With illustrated cover-linings. Green and gold flexible covers. 12mo. $1.50.

Some 125 poems of out-door life and 25 prose passages, representing over 60 authors, including Fitzgerald, Shelley, Shakespeare, Kenneth Grahame, Stevenson, Whitman, Bliss Carman, Browning, William Watson, Alice Meynel, Keats, Wordsworth, Matthew Arnold, Tennyson, William Morris, Maurice Hewlett, Izaak Walton, Wm. Barnes, Herrick, Gervase Markham, Dobson, Lamb, Milton, Whittier, etc.

"Better than the 'Prisoner of Zenda.'"—CRITIC

10th Impression of the Sequel to

"The Prisoner of Zenda"

HOPE'S RUPERT OF HENTZAU

From the memoirs of Fritz von Tarlenheim. With eight full-page illustrations by CHARLES DANA GIBSON, 12mo, $1.50.

A. Dithmar in New York Times' Saturday Review: "Delightfully stirring and irresponsible, ... a sequel ... for a wonder as vigorous and powerful as its original.... It seems to bring romance to life again."

Life: "A sequel to 'Zenda' which does not let down one bit the high standard of chivalrous love which was the charm of that romance.... Mr. Hope's heroes are never dull.... These 'Zenda' stories have added a distinctly modern value to what men and women mean by the 'sense of honor.'... The closing chapters are simply written, elevated in sentiment, and an ideal solution of the fate of Flavia and Rudolf."

Geo. W. Smalloy in New York Herald: "A story which lays a spell upon you. The animation is unceasing, and so, therefore, is the interest.... Mr. Hope has not lost his old deftness in dialogue.... The scene between the two men [Sapt and James] after the murder ... is a masterpiece."

New York Tribune: "Everything moves swiftly and naturally to the climax, upon which, we may add, Mr. Hope has wreaked himself with a tact that is perhaps the best thing in the book.... It is absorbing, and especially is it an excellent sequel, which is more than can be said of most books of its kind."

Springfield Republican: "It is a question whether it does not rival 'The Prisoner of Zenda' itself in excellence.... It strikes a stronger and deeper note."

Brooklyn Eagle: "Has the ring of genuine humanity and true romance."

Chicago Tribune: "Considered as a sequel, the book is surprisingly good. It retains the spirit of 'Zenda,' is fertile in invention, swift in movement, and is of a thrilling and absorbing nature."

6th Impression of the New Edition of

HOPE'S PRISONER OF ZENDA

With five full-page illustrations by CHARLES DANA GIBSON, and a view and plan of the castle by HOWARD INCE. 12mo, $1.50.

OTHER BOOKS BY ANTHONY HOPE

With frontispieces by RACKHAM, RUSSELL, and WECHSLER. 18mo, 75 cents each.

INDISCRETION OF THE DUCHESS, 12th Impression. THE DOLLY DIALOGUES, 10th Impression. A CHANGE OF AIR, 9th Impression. A MAN OF MARK, 9th Impression. SPORT ROYAL, ETC., 4th Impression.

"Tense with sustained power." —New York Commercial Advertiser.

FOLLY CORNER

BY MRS. HENRY DUDENEY

12mo. $1.25.

A novel of love against reason in conflict with love conformable to reason, worked out with all the power of the author's former novel, "The Maternity of Harriot Wicken," but much more inviting in subject, characters, and treatment. A distinct advance on that able work and full of promise for the future of this rising author. Scene, Sussex to-day.

N. Y. Commercial Advertiser: "It shows the same deep insight into the complications of the human soul [as did the author's earlier novel].... This story from the opening page is tense with sustained power and is surely destined to be one of the most important contributions to this season's fiction."

N. Y. Mail and Express: "These pictures have the true color, alive with the activity of nature or soothing in its quietude. They form a distinct feature of the book, beautify its pages and make them notable.... It has the elements in it of a wider popularity [than that of the author's earlier novel], which it deserves in every sense."

Buffalo Commercial: "We find just the same originality in plot, skill in character depiction, and the effective presentation of events [which characterized 'The Maternity of Harriot Wicken'].... In the story we see so artistic a description of the play of character, the various phases of human goodness and badness are so well drawn out, that the book deserves high praise.... The description of the life of Folly Corner, and the men and women seen there, is not surpassed by any work of any contemporary novelist. The book is a notable one every way."

The Academy, London: "Really interesting; ... the writing is generally vigorous and even brilliant. The comedy is first rate.... It is in fact a successful novel."

"One of the most captivating works of fiction that it has been our good fortune to read."—Dial.

GOD'S PRISONER

By JOHN OXENHAM. 12mo, $1.25.

A story of adventure in England and the Southern Seas.

Dial: "A series of the most romantic and startling experiences. The author's invention is unflaggingly brilliant, and his narrative manner both direct and forcible.... The reader bent upon excitement alone, and the reader who delights in the better qualities of romance—in literary form and psychological portrayal—will alike find their account in a book which we counsel them not to miss."

Book Buyer: "It is not likely that any story bristles more with ingenious surprises.... If the reader should leave off in the middle, there is no doubt that he would be sorely perplexed; but it is safe to say that he will never have the fortitude to leave off in the middle."

New York Commercial Advertiser: "A very intense sort of book.... Many thrilling scenes and strong delineations of emotion."

New York Times: "A romance of adventure carried out to its ultimate degree."

New York Tribune: "By a daring abuse of coincidence the climax is made positively amazing.... The tale of his wanderings is well invented and diverting.... 'God's Prisoner' is unnatural in its tone, but it is not dull."

New York Herald: "Very entertaining reading."

Literary World: "So much of the interest depends on the surprises in the plot, that we will not even give an outline of the story, but only say that it holds several absorbing situations."

Public Opinion: "A good story.... The mystery and agony preceding the discovery is drawn in just the right shades. There was danger of overdoing it, but the author was not to be entrapped.... There are surprises to the end."

Chicago Times-Herald: "There is such power of analysis, of description, and of imagination, that one feels sure that he has to deal here with the ebullition of an uncommon mind."

Saturday Review (London): "He tells his tale in so brisk and plausible a fashion that belief comes easily."

Graphic (London): "Has stronger motive for a novel of romantic and sensational adventure than is at all usual, and to the very great advantage of an otherwise exciting and well-constructed story."

HENRY HOLT & CO. 29 West 23rd Street New York

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