Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
BY PETER BURKE, SERJEANT AT LAW.
“This attractive book will be perused with much interest. It contains a
great variety of singular and highly romantic stories.”--_John Bull._
“A work of singular interest, which can never fail to charm and absorb
the reader’s attention. The present cheap and elegant edition includes
the true story of the Colleen Bawn.”--_Illustrated News._
XXI.--ADÈLE.
BY JULIA KAVANAGH.
“‘Adèle’ is the best work we have read by Miss Kavanagh; it is a
charming story, full of delicate character-painting. The interest
kindled in the first chapter burns brightly to the close.”--_Athenæum._
“‘Adèle’ will fully sustain the reputation of Miss Kavanagh, high as it
already ranks.”--_John Bull._
“‘Adèle’ is a love-story of very considerable pathos and power. It is a
very clever novel.”--_Daily News._
XXII.--STUDIES FROM LIFE.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“These ‘Studies’ are truthful and vivid pictures of life, often
earnest, always full of right feeling, and occasionally lightened by
touches of quiet, genial humour. The volume is remarkable for thought,
sound sense, shrewd observation, and kind and sympathetic feeling for
all things good and beautiful.”--_Morning Post._
“These ‘Studies from Life’ are remarkable for graphic power and
observation. The book will not diminish the reputation of the
accomplished author.”--_Saturday Review._
XXIII.--GRANDMOTHER’S MONEY.
BY F. W. ROBINSON.
“We commend ‘Grandmother’s Money’ to readers in search of a good
novel. The characters are true to human nature, and the story is
interesting.”--_Athenæum._
XXIV.--A BOOK ABOUT DOCTORS.
BY JOHN CORDY JEAFFRESON.
“A book to be read and re-read; fit for the study as well as the
drawing-room table and the circulating library.”--_Lancet._
“This is a pleasant book for the fireside season, and for the seaside
season. Mr. Jeaffreson has, out of hundreds of volumes, collected
thousands of good things, adding thereto much that appears in print for
the first time, and which, of course, gives increased value to this
very readable book.”--_Athenæum._
XXV.--NO CHURCH.
BY F. W. ROBINSON.
“We advise all who have the opportunity to read this book. It is well
worth the study.”--_Athenæum._
“A work of great originality, merit, and power.”--_Standard._
XXVI.--MISTRESS AND MAID.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A good wholesome book, gracefully written, and as pleasant to read as
it is instructive.”--_Athenæum._
“A charming tale, charmingly told.”--_Standard._
“All lovers of a good novel will hail with delight another of Mrs.
Craik’s charming stories.”--_John Bull._
XXVII.--LOST AND SAVED.
BY THE HON. MRS. NORTON.
“‘Lost and Saved’ will be read with eager interest by those who love a
touching story. It is a vigorous novel.”--_Times._
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