“In a series of a dozen epistles, more or less connected, he has set forth, with a vividness which one would suppose can only be the result of careful personal study, the grim humour and the grimmer pathos of the lives that are lived about Cradley, Dudley, and Walsall. It is to the author’s credit that in depicting these lives he has been able, while in no way ignoring the lawless animal traits natural to a swarming and neglected population, to steer almost wholly clear of the Zolaesque crudities in which some writers whom one could name would probably have revelled. Take it all in all, this is the strongest book of short stories which we have come across for some time.... One feels that it would have taken a good many critics to write one of these stories.” Scotsman. “The atmosphere of the book is as hard and grimy as a coal-mine itself; but the charm lies in this, and it is true to the nature of its subject. Its pathos--and there is plenty of it--is never forced or mawkish; and the stories never fail to be impressive. The book will enhance the reputation its author gained by his ‘Neighbours of Ours,’ and will no doubt be widely read.” Glasgow Herald. “Mr. Nevinson has succeeded in exacting the marrow from his subject in a fashion that should place him at once high amongst our contemporary writers of fiction. His vein of romance, his slow but delicate humour, and his strong humanity of touch remind us more of Miss Mary Wilkins than of any other living writer that we can call to mind. His book is one to read and re-read, and then to lay aside for future enjoyment.” * * * * * Crown 8vo, cloth, 4s. 6d. net. THE TOUCH OF SORROW. BY EDITH HAMLET. (EDITH LYTTELTON). Times. “The style is good and the observations are keen enough.” Daily Chronicle. “‘The Touch of Sorrow’ appears to be the author’s first novel, and as such she may safely congratulate herself both upon its promise and its performance.” Daily Telegraph. “Miss Hamlet’s powerful story.” Dundee Advertiser. “The course of the story is simple and free from complication, yet it is written with freshness and engrossing charm. At some points, indeed, the interest of the reader is strained almost to intensity. Miss Hamlet has studied human nature, and particularly her own sex, to advantage, and more of her wholesome and pleasing studies will be welcomed.” Daily Mail. “‘Edith Hamlet’--under which designation is veiled the identity of the Hon. Mrs. Alfred Lyttelton--has set forth this main theme with much tenderness, insight, and emotional power. The character of Stella is perfectly natural, and is consistent throughout. The book is intensely womanly, in the best sense of the word, and many of the writer’s ‘thoughts by the way’ are fresh and striking.” Westminster Gazette.