“Mrs. Gretton’s book is timely, life-like, and for every reason to be recommended. It is impossible to close the book without liking the writer as well as the subject. The work is engaging, because real.”—_Athenæum._ ------------------ XVII.—NOTHING NEW. BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.” “‘Nothing New’ displays all those superior merits which have made ‘John Halifax’ one of the most popular works of the day. There is a force and truthfulness about these tales which mark them as the production of no ordinary mind, and we cordially recommend them to the perusal of all lovers of fiction.”—_Morning Post._ ------------------ XVIII.—LIFE OF JEANNE D’ALBRET, QUEEN OF NAVARRE. BY MARTHA WALKER FREER. “We have read this book with great pleasure, and have no hesitation in recommending it to general perusal. It reflects the highest credit on the industry and ability of Miss Freer. Nothing can be more interesting than her story of the life of Jeanne D’Albret, and the narrative is as trustworthy as it is attractive.”—_Morning Post._ ------------------ XIX.—THE VALLEY OF A HUNDRED FIRES. BY THE AUTHOR OF “MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS.” “If asked to classify this work, we should give it a place between ‘John Halifax’ and ‘The Caxtons.’”—_Standard._ “The spirit in which the whole book is written is refined and good.”—_Athenæum._ “This is in every sense a charming novel.”—_Messenger._ ------------------ XX.—THE ROMANCE OF THE FORUM; OR, NARRATIVES, SCENES, AND ANECDOTES FROM COURTS OF JUSTICE. 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.”