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"Bits of gay humor, sunny, whimsical philosophy and keen indubitable
insight into the less evident aspects and workings of pure human nature,
with a slender thread of a cleverly extraneous love story, keep the
interest of the reader fresh."—_Chicago Record-Herald_.
*The Interference of Patricia*
With a frontispiece from drawing by Frank T. Merrill.
Small 12mo, cloth, decorative cover . . . $1.50
"There is life and action and brilliancy and dash and cleverness and a
keen appreciation of business ways in this story."—_Grand Rapids
Herald_.
"A story full of keen and flashing satire."—_Chicago Record-Herald_.
*A Book of Girls*
With a frontispiece.
Small 12mo, cloth, decorative cover . . . $1.25
"The stories are all eventful and have effective humor."—_New York Sun_.
"Lilian Bell surely understands girls, for she depicts all the
variations of girl nature so charmingly."—_Chicago Journal_.
_The above two volumes boxed in special holiday dress, per set, $2.50_
* * * * *
*WORKS OF
NATHAN GALLIZIER*
*The Sorceress of Rome*
With four drawings in color by "The Kinneys."
Cloth decorative, illustrated . . . $1.50
The love-story of Otto III., the boy emperor, and Stephania, wife of the
Senator Crescentius of Rome, has already been made the basis of various
German poems and plays.
Mr. Gallizier has used it for the main theme of "The Sorceress of Rome,"
the second book of his trilogy of romances on the mediaeval life of
Italy. In detail and finish the book is a brilliant piece of work,
describing clearly an exciting and strenuous period.
*Castel del Monte*
With six illustrations by H. C. Edwards.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative . . . $1.50
A powerful romance of the fall of the Hohenstaufen dynasty in Italy and
the overthrow of Manfred by Charles of Anjou, the champion of Pope
Clement IV.
"There is color; there is sumptuous word painting in these pages; the
action is terrific at times; vividness and life are in every part; and
brilliant descriptions entertain the reader and give a singular
fascination to the tale."—_Chicago Record-Herald_.
* * * * *
*WORKS OF
MORLEY ROBERTS*
*Rachel Marr*
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"A novel of tremendous force, with a style that is sure, luxuriant,
compelling, full of color and vital force."—_Elia W. Peattie in Chicago
Tribune_.
"In atmosphere, if nothing else, the story is absolutely
perfect."—_Boston Transcript_.
*Lady Penelope*
With nine illustrations by Arthur W. Brown.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative . . . $1.50
"A fresh and original bit of comedy as amusing as it is
audacious."—_Boston Transcript_.
*The Idlers*
With frontispiece in color by John C. Frohn.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative . . . $1.50
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