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London: SMITH, ELDER, & CO., 15 Waterloo Place.

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NOVELS BY THE AUTHOR OF 'MEHALAH.'

_Fcp. 8vo. Pictorial boards, 2s. each; or limp red cloth, 2s. 6d. each._

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MEHALAH:

A STORY OF THE SALT MARSHES.

'The book is one of the most powerful that has, so far as we know,
appeared for many years. It will remind many readers of Emily Bronte's
wonderful story, "Wuthering Heights," and indeed in some respects it is
even more powerful.'--SCOTSMAN.

'"Mehalah" is far above the ordinary level of novels. The writer
possesses strength, and strength is one of the rarest qualities in
modern fiction.'--DAILY NEWS.

'A bit of real romance: original, violent, powerful, novel both in place
and circumstance, and peculiarly impressive.'--TRUTH.

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JOHN HERRING:

A WEST OF ENGLAND ROMANCE.

'Among most novels of the day "John Herring" is a very considerable work
indeed, and both deserves and will receive proportionate
attention.'--PALL MALL GAZETTE.

'Far, very far, above the level of ordinary novels.'--ACADEMY.

'A powerful and interesting novel. The English is admirable; there is
great freshness and vigour in the descriptions of scenery and character,
and in the narrative there is abundance of invention, and many of the
situations are extremely dramatic.... A book of unusual originality and
power.'--TIMES.

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COURT ROYAL.

'"Court Royal" is among the few novels of our time that deserve, and
will probably obtain, life beyond its day. Intellect, knowledge, fancy,
and humour have gone to its making, and thought besides.'--GRAPHIC.

'The story holds the reader under a spell which is unbroken from first
to last.'--MORNING POST.

'It is difficult to say which is the most striking feature of this
remarkable and welcome novel--the quaint humour, the consummate power,
or the freshness.'--VANITY FAIR.

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THE GAVEROCKS.

'Marked by the vigour of style the freshness of invention, and the
dramatic power which have gained this talented writer his
reputation.'--SCOTSMAN.

'A tale of vivid and well-sustained interest.'--GUARDIAN.

'The story is one of deep human interest, while the intensity of its
local colouring enhances its intrinsic merit.'--MORNING POST.

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