The dexterous craftsmanship in the manipulation of an absorbing plot that characterizes Mr. Oppenheim's work is here applied to the most romantic theme he has as yet conceived. The strange adventures that befel the young Princess of the imaginary kingdom of Bartena, who is kept out of the way in order that her place may be filled by her cousin, appeal strongly to the reader. Her temporary guardian killed, and knowing nothing of her parentage, the young Princess is befriended by three bachelors who stand Godfather to her, heedless of her high estate. The many intrigues to obtain possession of her, the part which the mysterious "Master Mummer" plays in the girl's life, and the perils which her lover encountered furnish material for an original modern romance of unusual interest. LITTLE, BROWN, & CO., PUBLISHERS, BOSTON _At all Booksellers'_ _The New Novel by the Author of "Truth Dexter"_ THE BREATH OF THE GODS By SIDNEY McCALL Author of "Truth Dexter" 12mo. Decorated cloth, 420 pages. $1.50 It is now four years since the sweetness, freshness, and tenderness of "Truth Dexter" captivated and delighted the reading public. The gifted author has devoted these years to the careful writing of a second story, which it is assuredly safe to call a masterpiece. The greatest value of "The Breath of the Gods" lies perhaps in its unusual power as a story, with a strong, original, and unexpected plot, closely knit and vividly unfolded, and replete with surprises and striking situations. The setting of the background, partly in Washington and partly in Japan, gives scope for the author's brilliant pictures and sympathetic interpretations of nature. There is, however, in "The Breath of the Gods" no sacrificing of the dramatic story to an attempt at exposition; Japan is not an aim, but an incident. LITTLE, BROWN, & CO., PUBLISHERS, BOSTON _At all Booksellers'_ End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of The Weird Picture, by John R. Carling