Homeless persons -- Fiction; London (England) -- Fiction
=THE TOWER OF LONDON.= A Historical Romance of the Times of Lady Jane
Grey and Mary Tudor. By Wm. Harrison Ainsworth. Cloth, 12mo. with four
illustrations by George Cruikshank. Price, $1.00.
This romance of the "Tower of London" depicts the
Tower as palace, prison and fortress, with many
historical associations. The era is the middle of
the sixteenth century.
The story is divided into two parts, one dealing
with Lady Jane Grey, and the other with Mary Tudor
as Queen, introducing other notable characters of
the era. Throughout the story holds the interest
of the reader in the midst of intrigue and
conspiracy, extending considerably over a half a
century.
=IN DEFIANCE OF THE KING.= A Romance of the American Revolution. By
Chauncey C. Hotchkiss. Cloth, 12mo. with four illustrations by J. Watson
Davis. Price, $1.00.
Mr. Hotchkiss has etched in burning words a story
of Yankee bravery, and true love that thrills from
beginning to end, with the spirit of the
Revolution. The heart beats quickly, and we feel
ourselves taking a part in the exciting scenes
described. His whole story is so absorbing that
you will sit up far into the night to finish it.
As a love romance it is charming.
=GARTHOWEN.= A story of a Welsh Homestead. By Allen Raine. Cloth, 12mo.
with four illustrations by J. Watson Davis. Price, $1.00.
"This is a little idyl of humble life and enduring
love, laid bare before us, very real and pure,
which in its telling shows us some strong points
of Welsh character--the pride, the hasty temper,
the quick dying out of wrath. . . . We call this
a well-written story, interesting alike through
its romance and its glimpses into another life
than ours. A delightful and clever picture of Welsh
village life. The result is excellent."--Detroit
Free Press.
=MIFANWY.= The story of a Welsh Singer. By Allan Raine. Cloth, 12mo.
with four illustrations by J. Watson Davis. Price, $1.00.
"This is a love story, simple, tender and pretty
as one would care to read. The action throughout
is brisk and pleasing; the characters, it is
apparent at once, are as true to life as though
the author had known them all personally. Simple
in all its situations, the story is worked up in
that touching and quaint strain which never grows
wearisome, no matter how often the lights and
shadows of love are introduced. It rings true, and
does not tax the imagination."--Boston Herald.
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Transcriber's Notes:
Obvious punctuation errors repaired. Varied hyphenation was retained
including to-morrow and tomorrow.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
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