" in a
light and brilliantly witty style which is all his own. "Gloria Mundi"
comes as his first work since the publication of these two successful
books--and happily enough--it combines the keen thoughtful analysis of
the one with the delicacy of touch of the other. Mr. Frederic takes
for his hero a young man brought up without much attention in the south
of France, who, by a wholly unexpected combination of circumstances,
falls heir to an English earldom. His entire training has unfitted him
for the position, and Mr. Frederic makes much of the difficulties it
forces upon him. The other characters are some good and bad members of
the nobility, an "actress-lady," and a typewriter.

12mo. Cloth. Uniform with "The Damnation of Theron Ware." 11.50.

THE DAMNATION OF THERON WARE

It is unnecessary at this time to say much of "The Damnation of Theron
Ware" or "Illumination" as it is called in England. The sales have
already reached thirty-five thousand, which is in itself the most
substantial evidence of the novel's readableness. Owing to the failure
of its former publishers the book was temporarily out of print, but it
is now enjoying a constant and certain success.

The merit of the book is worthy of special praise because of the
exceptional strength, variety, and originality of the
characters.--_Cleveland World_.

Mr. Frederic has written a daring story, and one which is doubly
impressive because of the straightforward simplicity of his manner of
presenting his case. His attack is certainly a bold one, and it will
be strange if he does not bring down the unanimous maledictions of the
cloth on his devoted head.--_Chicago Evening Post_.

12mo. Cloth. Thirty-fifth thousand. $1.50.

HERBERT S. STONE & Co., CHICAGO & NEW YORK.

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By H. C. CHATFIELD-TAYLOR

THE VICE OF FOOLS

A novel of society life in Washington.

The great success of Mr. Chatfield-Taylor's society novels gives
assurance of a large sale to this new story. It can hardly be denied
that few persons in this country are better qualified to treat the
"smart set" in various American cities, and the life in diplomatic
circles offers an unusually picturesque opportunity.

Mr. Chatfield-Taylor has brought out a fourth novel, and one which is
distinctly a gain in style over his previous achievements in that line.
As a series of society scenes the panorama of the book is perfect. A
dinner at the Hu