W. W. Jacobs' Novels.
Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. each.
'Can be unreservedly recommended to all who have not lost their appetite for wholesome laughter.'—Spectator.
'The best humorous book published for many a day.'—Black and White.
'His wit and humour are perfectly irresistible. Mr. Jacobs writes of skippers, and mates, and seamen, and his crew are the jolliest lot that ever sailed.'—Daily News.
'Laughter in every page.'—Daily Mail.
Lucas Malet's Novels.
Crown 8vo. 6s. each.
'In "The Gateless Barrier" it is at once evident that, whilst Lucas Malet has preserved her birthright of originality, the artistry, the actual writing, is above even the high level of the books that were born before.'—Westminster Gazette.
'A picture finely and amply conceived. In the strength and insight in which the story has been conceived, in the wealth of fancy and reflection bestowed upon its execution, and in the moving sincerity of its pathos throughout, "Sir Richard Calmady" must rank as the great novel of a great writer.'-Literature.
'The ripest fruit of Lucas Malet's genius. A picture of maternal love by turns tender and terrible.'—Spectator.
'A remarkably fine book, with a noble motive and a sound conclusion.'—Pilot.
Gilbert Parker's Novels.
Crown 8vo. 6s. each.
'Stories happily conceived and finely executed. There is strength and genius in Mr. Parker's style.'—Daily Telegraph.
'A splendid study of character.'—Athenæum.
'A rousing and dramatic tale. A book like this is a joy inexpressible.'—Daily Chronicle.
'Here we find romance—real, breathing, living romance. The character of Valmond is drawn unerringly.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
'The present book is full of fine and moving stories of the great North.'—Glasgow Herald.
'Mr. Parker has produced a really fine historical novel.'—Athenæum.
'A great book.'—Black and White.
'Nothing more vigorous or more human has come from Mr. Gilbert Parker than this novel.'—Literature.
'Unforced pathos, and a deeper knowledge of human nature than he has displayed before.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
