"'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 MISS 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 he 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 fueling, 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._