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berts Rinehart. Illustrated by Harrison Fisher and Mayo Bunker. A young artist, whose wife had recently divorced him, finds that a visit is due from his Aunt Selina, an elderly lady having ideas about things quite apart from the Bohemian set in which her nephew is a shining light. The way in which matters are temporarily adjusted forms the motif of the story. A farcical extravaganza, dramatized under the title of "Seven Days" THE FASHIONABLE ADVENTURES OF JOSHUA CRAIG. By David Graham Phillips. Illustrated. A young westerner, uncouth and unconventional, appears in political and social life in Washington. He attains power in politics, and a young woman of the exclusive set becomes his wife, undertaking his education in social amenities. "DOC." GORDON. By Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman. Illustrated by Frank T. Merrill. Against the familiar background of American town life, the author portrays a group of people strangely involved in a mystery. "Doc." Gordon, the one physician of the place, Dr. Elliot, his assistant, a beautiful woman and her altogether charming daughter are all involved in the plot. A novel of great interest. HOLY ORDERS. By Marie Corelli. A dramatic story, in which is pictured a clergyman in touch with society people, stage favorites, simple village folk, powerful financiers and others, each presenting vital problems to this man "in holy orders"--problems that we are now struggling with in America. KATRINE. By Elinor Macartney Lane. With frontispiece. Katrine, the heroine of this story, is a lovely Irish girl, of lowly birth, but gifted with a beautiful voice. The narrative is based on the facts of an actual singer's career, and the viewpoint throughout is a most exalted one. THE FORTUNES OF FIFI. By Molly Elliot Seawell Illustrated by T. de Thulstrup. A story of life in France at the time of the first Napoleon. Fifi, a glad, mad little actress of eighteen, is the star performer in a third rate Parisian theatre. A story as dainty as a Watteau painting. SHE THAT HESITATES. By Harris Dickson. Illustrated by C. W. Relyea. The scene of this dashing romance shifts from Dresden to St. Petersburg in the reign of Peter the Great, and then to New Orleans. The hero is a French Soldier of Fortune, and the princess, who hesitates--but you must read the story to know how she that hesitates may be lost and yet saved. Grosset & Dunlap, 526 West 26th St., New York TITLES SELECTED
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