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THE WEEKLY SUN.--"An engaging and fascinating romance. The reader puts
the story down with a sigh, and wishes there were more of these breezy
Cornish uplands, for Mr. Joseph Hocking's easy style of narrative does
not soon tire."
JABEZ EASTERBROOK. 3s. 6d.
THE ROCK.--"Real strength is shown in the sketches, of which that of
Brother Bowman is most prominent. In its way it is delightful."
THE WEAPONS OF MYSTERY. 3s. 6d.
"Weapons of Mystery" is a singularly powerful story of occult
influences and of their exertion for evil purposes.
ZILLAH: A ROMANCE. 3s. 6d.
THE SPECTATOR.--"The drawing of some of the characters indicates the
possession by Mr. Hocking of a considerable gift of humour. The
contents of his book indicate that he takes a genuine interest in the
deeper problems of the day."
THE MONK OF MAR-SABA. 3s. 6d.
THE STAR.--"Great power and thrilling interest.... The scenery of the
Holy Land has rarely been so vividly described as in this charming book
of Mr. Hocking's."
THE PURPLE ROBE. 3s. 6d.
THE QUEEN.--"Mr. Hocking's most interesting romance. It is exceedingly
clever, and excites the reader's interest and brings out the powerful
nature of the clever young minister. This most engrossing book
challenges comparison with the brilliance of Lothair."
THE SCARLET WOMAN. 3s. 6d.
THE METHODIST RECORDER.--"This is Mr. Hocking's strongest and best
book. We advise every one to read it. The plot is simple, compact and
strenuous; the writing powerful. It brings out sharply the real
character of the typical Jesuit, his training, motives, limitations,
aims."
ALL MEN ARE LIARS. 3s. 6d.
THE CHRISTIAN WORLD.--"This is a notable book. Thoughtful people will
be fascinated by its actuality, its fearlessness, and the insight it
gives into the influence of modern thought and literature upon the
minds and morals of our most promising manhood."
ISHMAEL PENGELLY: AN OUTCAST. 3s. 6d.
THE ATHENAEUM.--"The book is to be recommended for the dramatic
effectiveness of some of the scenes. The wild, half-mad woman is
always picturesque wherever she appears, and the rare self-repression
of her son is admirably done."
THE STORY OF ANDREW FAIRFAX. 3s. 6d.
THE MANCHESTER EXAMINER.--"Rustic scenes and characters are drawn with
free, broad touches, without Mr. Buchanan's artificiality, and, if we
may venture to say it, with more realism than Mr. Hardy's country
pictures."
THE BIRTHRIGHT. 3s. 6d.
THE SPECTATOR.--"This volume proves beyond all doubt that Mr. Hocking
has mastered the art of the historical romancist. 'The Birthright' is,
in its way, quite as well constructed, as well written, and as full of
incident as any story that has come from the pen of Sir Conan Doyle or
Mr. Stanley Weyman."
MISTRESS NANCY MOLESWORTH. 3s. 6d.
THE SCOTSMAN.--"'Mistress Nancy Molesworth' is as charming a story of
the kind as could be wished, and it excels in literary workmanship as
well as in imaginative vigour and daring invention."
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