Messrs. Methuen's List 29
T. L^. Paton; A HOME IN INVERESK. By T. L. Paton.
. Crown Svo. 6s. i' A distinctly fresh and fascinating novel.' — Montrose Standard. , 'A book which bears marks of considerable promise.' — Scotsman. ' A pleasant and well-written story.' — Daily Chronicle.
John Davidson. MISS ARMSTRONG'S AND OTHER CIR- CUMSTANCES. By John Davidson. Crown Svo. 6s.
^'Throughout the volume there is a strong vein of originality, a strength in the ^ handling, and a knowledge of human nature that are worthy of the highest praise.' r — Scotsman.
J. B. Burton. IN THE DAY OF ADVERSITY. By J. " Bloundelle Burton, Author of 'The Hispaniola Plate,' etc. , f Crown Svo. 6s.
' Unusually interesting and full of highly dramatic situations.' — Guardian. ' A well-written story, drawn from that inexhaustible mine, the time of Louis XIV. . , —Pall Mall Gazette.
H. 'Johnston. DR. CONGALTON'S LEGACY. By Henry 'Johnston. Crotvn Svo. 6s.
' The story is redolent of humour, pathos, and tenderness, while it is not without a
touch of tragedy.' — Scotsman. ' A worthy and permanent contribution to Scottish creative literature.' — Glasgow
Herald.
Julian Corbett. A BUSINESS IN GREAT WATERS. By Julian Corbett, Author of ' For God and Gold,' ' Kophetua Xlllth.,' etc. Crmvn Svo. 6s. ' In this stirring story Mr. Julian Corbett has done excellent work, welcome alike for its distinctly literary flavour, and for the wholesome tone which pervades it. Mr. Corbett writes with immense spirit, and the book is a thoroughly enjoyable one in all respects. The salt of the ocean is in it, and the right heroic ring re- sounds through its gallant adventures.' — Speaker.
C. Phillips Woolley. THE QUEENSBERRY CUP. A Tale of Adventure. By Clive Phillips Woolley, Author of * Snap,' Editor of ' Big Game Shooting.' Illustrated. Crown Svo. 6s.
' A book which will delight boys: a book which upholds the healthy schoolboy code
of morality.' — t :otsman. ' A brilliant book. Dick St. Clair, of Caithness, is an almost ideal character — a com- bination of the mediaeval knight and the modern pugilist.' — Adtniralty and Horse- guards Gazette.
Robert Barr. IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS. By Robert
Barr, Author of ' From Whose Bourne,' etc. Third Edition.
Crown Svo. 6s.
' A book which has abundantly satisfied us by its capital humour.' — Daily Chronicle. ' Mr. Barr has achieved a triumph whereof he has every reason to be proud.' — Pall Mall Gazette.
L. Baintrey. THE KING OF ALBERIA. A Romance of the Balkans. By Laura Daintrey. Crown Svo. 6s.
' Miss Daintrey seems to have an intimate acquaintance with the people and politics of the Balkan countries in which the scene of her lively and picturesque romance is laid. On almost every page we find clever touches of local colour which dif- ferentiate her book unmistakably from the ordinary novel of commerce. The Story is briskly told, and well conceived,' — Glasgow Herald.
