“The author has been amazingly successful in keeping her secret almost to the end. Yet the mystery attending a stolen diamond of great value is so skilfully handled that several perfectly innocent persons seem all but hopelessly identified with the disappearance of the gem. Cleverly, however, as this aspect of the story has been managed, it has other sources of strength.”—_Scotsman_. “The chief interest ... lies in the fascinating young adventuress, who finds a temporary nest in the old professor’s family, and wins all hearts in St. Rule’s by her beauty and her sweetness.”—_Morning Leader_. SARAH DOUDNEY Under False Colours. With 6 Illustrations. 3_s._ 6_d._ A story which will attract readers of all ages and of either sex. The incidents of the plot, arising from the thoughtless indulgence of a deceptive freak, are exceedingly natural, and the keen interest of the narrative is sustained from beginning to end. _Under False Colours_ is a book which will rivet the attention, amuse the fancy, and touch the heart. “This is a charming story, abounding in delicate touches of sentiment and pathos. Its plot is skilfully contrived. It will be read with a warm interest by every girl who takes it up.”—_Scotsman_. ROSA MULHOLLAND (LADY GILBERT) Cynthia’s Bonnet Shop. With 8 Illustrations by G. DEMAIN HAMMOND, R.I. 5_s._ Cynthia, one of three charming lively sisters of an impoverished Connaught family, desires to make money for the sake of her delicate mother. Cynthia and her star-struck sister Befind go to London, the former to open a bonnet shop, which becomes a great success, and the other to pursue the study of astronomy. How both girls find new interests in life, more important even than bonnet shop or star-gazing, is described with mingled humour and pathos. “Just of the kind to please and fascinate a host of girl readers.”—_Liverpool Mercury_. —The Girls of Banshee Castle. With 6 Illustrations by JOHN H. BACON. 3_s._ 6_d._ _New Edition._ Three girls, with an old governess, migrate from Kensington to the West of Ireland. Belonging as they do to “the ould family”, the girls are made heartily welcome in the cabins of the peasantry, where they learn many weird and curious tales from the folk-lore of the district. An interesting plot runs through the narrative, but the charm of the story lies in its happy mingling of Irish humour and pathos. “Is told with grace, and brightened by a knowledge of Irish folk-lore, making it a perfect present for a girl in her teens.”—_Truth_. —Giannetta: A Girl’s Story of Herself. With 6 full-page Illustrations by LOCKHART BOGLE. 3_s._ The story of a changeling who is suddenly transferred to the position of a rich English heiress. She develops into a good and accomplished woman, and has gained too much love and devotion to be a sufferer by the surrender of her estates. ANNIE E. ARMSTRONG Three Bright Girls. With 6 full-page Illustrations by W. PARKINSON. 3_s._ 6_d._