_Guardian._--"Every page of it contains good wholesome food, which demands and repays digestion. The tale itself is thoroughly charming, and all the characters are delightfully drawn. We strongly recommend all lovers of wholesome novels to make acquaintance with it themselves, and are much mistaken if they do not heartily thank us for the introduction." IN THE VALLEY. By HAROLD FREDERIC, Author of "The Lawton Girl," "Seth's Brother's Wife," &c. With Illustrations. _Times._--"The literary value of the book is high; the author's studies of bygone life presenting a life-like picture." PRETTY MISS SMITH. By FLORENCE WARDEN, Author of "The House on the Marsh," "A Witch of the Hills," &c. _Punch._--"Since Miss Florence Warden's 'House on the Marsh,' I have not read a more exciting tale." NOR WIFE, NOR MAID. By Mrs. HUNGERFORD, Author of "Molly Bawn," &c. _Queen._--"It has all the characteristics of the writer's work, and greater emotional depth than most of its predecessors." _Scotsman._--"Delightful reading, supremely interesting." MAMMON. A Novel. By Mrs. ALEXANDER, Author of "The Wooing O't," &c. _Scotsman._--"The present work is not behind any of its predecessors. 'Mammon' is a healthy story, and as it has been thoughtfully written it has the merit of creating thought in its readers." DAUGHTERS OF MEN. By HANNAH LYNCH, Author of "The Prince of the Glades," &c. _Daily Telegraph._--"Singularly clever and fascinating." _Academy._--"One of the cleverest, if not also the pleasantest, stories that have appeared for a long time." A ROMANCE OF THE CAPE FRONTIER. By BERTRAM MITFORD, Author of "Through the Zulu Country," &c. _Observer._--"This is a rattling tale, genial, healthy, and spirited." 'TWEEN SNOW AND FIRE. A Tale of the Kafir War of 1877. By BERTRAM MITFORD. THE MASTER OF THE MAGICIANS. By ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS and HERBERT D. WARD. _Athenaeum._--"A thrilling story." LOS CERRITOS. A Romance of the Modern Time. By GERTRUDE FRANKLIN ATHERTON, Author of "Hermia Suydam," and "What Dreams may Come." _Athenaeum._--"Full of fresh fancies and suggestions. Told with strength and delicacy. A decidedly charming romance." A MODERN MARRIAGE. By the Marquise CLARA LANZA. _Queen._--"A powerful story, dramatically and consistently carried out." _Black and White._--"A decidedly clever book." _Popular Shilling Books._ MADAME VALERIE. By F. C. PHILIPS, Author of "As in a Looking-Glass," &c. THE MOMENT AFTER: A Tale of the Unseen. By ROBERT BUCHANAN. _Athenaeum._--"Should be read--in daylight." _Observer._--"A clever _tour de force._" _Guardian._--"Particularly impressive, graphic, and powerful." CLUES; or, Leaves from a Chief Constable's Note-Book. By WILLIAM HENDERSON, Chief Constable of Edinburgh. _Mr. Gladstone._--"I found the book full of interest."