This is something more than a mere detective story; it is a thrilling romance--a romance of mystery and crime where a shrewd detective helps to solve the mystery. The plot is a novel and intricate one, carefully worked out. There are constant accessions to the main mystery, so that the reader can not possibly imagine the conclusion. The story is clean-cut and wholesome, with a quality that might be called manly. The characters are depicted so as to make a living impression. Cora Tuttle is a fine creation, and the flash of love which she gives the hero is wonderfully well done. Unlike many mystery stories The Filigree Ball is not disappointing at the end. The characters most liked but longest suspected are proved not only guiltless, but above suspicion. It is a story to be read with a rush and at a sitting, for no one can put it down until the mystery is solved. Illustrated by C. M. Relyea. 12mo, Cloth, Price, $1.50 The Bobbs-Merrill Company, _Indianapolis_ * * * * * A VIVID WESTERN STORY OF LOVE AND POLITICS THE 13TH DISTRICT By BRAND WHITLOCK This is a story of high order. By its scope and strength it deserves to be spoken of as a novel--and that word has been very much abused by hanging it to any old thing. It is a wonderfully good and interesting account of the workings of politics from before the primaries on through election, with a splendid love story also woven into it. One would think for instance, that it would be impossible to give an account of a "primary" and keep it interesting; it is natural to suppose a writer would become entangled with the dull routine of it all, but he does not, he makes it interesting. He shows the tricks, the heat, the passion, the tumult; the weariness and stubborness of a dead lock. The descriptions of society life in the book are equally good. 12mo. Price, $1.50 The Bobbs-Merrill Company, _Indianapolis_ * * * * * THE TRIUMPH OF FORGIVENESS THE LOOM OF LIFE By CHARLES FREDERIC GOSS Author of "The Redemption of David Corson." In "The Loom of Life" Dr. Goss has written a powerful book, filled with the poetry and tragedy of life. It tells a novel and impressive story in a style marked by a charming felicity of expression. The story, which has an epic broadness and strength, is of a young girl who revenges a wrong done to her with life-long persecution. Finally, however, she is forced to realize that on earth peace and happiness can be obtained only by forgiveness. "Mr. Goss' splendid powers have been demonstrated afresh. This book alone is strong enough, big enough, important enough, enough suggestive and informing, to make a reputation for any one. "He has already a large audience created by his earlier book, 'The Redemption of David Corson.' The new book will at once find favorable and eager readers."--_The Living Church._ 12mo, cloth. Price, $1.50 The Bobbs-Merrill Company, _Indianapolis_