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MR. CARINGTON. A Tale of Love and Conspiracy. By Robert Turner Cotton. In 3 vols. Cloth, crown 8vo.

"A novel in so many ways good, as in a fresh and elastic diction, stout unconventionality, and happy boldness of conception and execution. His novels, though free spoken, will be some of the healthiest of our day."-Examiner.

TWO GIRLS. By Frederick Wedmore, Author of "A Snapt Gold Ring." vols. Cloth, crown 8vo.

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"Well written. The characters move, and act, and, above all, talk like human beings, and we have liked reading about them."-Spectator.

CHESTERLEIGH. By Ansley Conyers. 3 vols. Crown 8vo.

"We have gained much enjoyment from the book."-Spectator.

By Julian Crown 8vo.

BRESSANT. A Romance.
Hawthorne. 2 vols.

"One of the most powerful with which we are acquainted."-Times.

"We shall once more have reason to rejoice whenever we hear that a new work is coming out written by one who bears the honoured name of Hawthorne."Saturday Review.

HONOR BLAKE: THE STORY OF A PLAIN WOMAN. By Mrs. Keatinge, Author of "English Homes in India," etc. 2 vols. Crown 8vo.

"One of the best novels we have met with for some time."-Morning Post.

"A story which must do good to all, young and old, who read it."-Daily News. OFF THE SKELLIG S. By Jean Ingelow. (Her First Romance.) In 4 vols. Crown 8vo.

"Clever and sparkling."-Standard.

"We read each succeeding volume with increasing interest, going almost to the point of wishing there was a fifth."Athenæum. SEETA. By Colonel Meadows Taylor, Author of "Tara,' 'Ralph Darnell," etc. 3 vols. Crown 8vo.

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HESTER MORLEY'S PROMISE. By Hesba Stretton. 3 vols.

"Much better than the average novels of the day; has much more claim to critical consideration as a piece of literary work. very clever."-Spectator.

"All the characters stand out clearly and are well sustained, and the interest of the story never flags."-Observer.

THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA. By Hesba Stretton, Author of "Little Meg," &c. &c. 3 vols. Crown 8vo.

"A fascinating story which scarcely flags in interest from the first page to the last."-British Quarterly Review.

THE ROMANTIC ANNALS OF A
NAVAL FAMILY. By Mrs. Arthur
Traherne. Crown 8vo.
IOS. 6d.

"Some interesting letters are introduced; amongst others, several from the late King William IV."-Spectator.

"Well and pleasantly told."-Evening Standard.

THOMASINA. By the Author of " Dorothy," "De Cressy," &c. 2 vols. Crown 8vo.

"A finished and delicate cabinet picture; no line is without its purpose."- Athe

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"The art of description is fully exhibited; perception of character and capacity for delineating it are obvious; while there is great breadth and comprehensiveness in the plan of the story."-Morning Post.

THE STORY OF SIR EDWARD'S WIFE. By Hamilton Marshall, Author of "For Very Life." I vol. Crown 8vo.

"A quiet, graceful little story."- Spectator.

"Mr. Hamilton Marshall can tell a story closely and pleasantly."-Pall Mall Gaz. HERMANN AGHA. An Eastern Narrative. By W. Gifford Palgrave. 2 vols. Crown 8vo, cloth, extra gilt. 18s.

"There is a positive fragrance as of newlymown hay about it, as compared with the artificially perfumed passions which are detailed to us with such gusto by our ordinary novel-writers in their endless

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Jealousy is cruel as the Grave." "Interesting, though somewhat tragic." -Athenæum.

"Agreeable, unaffected, and eminently readable."- Daily News.

HER TITLE OF HONOUR. By Holme Lee. Second Edition. I vol. Crown 8vo.

"With the interest of a pathetic story is united the value of a definite and high purpose."-Spectator.

"A most exquisitely written story."Literary Churchman..

SEPTIMIUS. A Romance. By Nathaniel Hawthorne. Second Edition. I vol. Crown 8vo, cloth, extra gilt. 95. The Athenæum says that "the book is full of Hawthorne's most characteristic writing."

COL. MEADOWS TAYLOR'S INDIAN TALES.

THE CONFESSIONS OF A THUG

Is now ready, and is the Volume of A New and Cheaper Edition, in I vol. each, Illustrated, price 6s. It will be followed by "TARA" (now in the press) "RALPH DARNELL," and "TIPPOO SULTAN."

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THE CORNHILL LIBRARY OF FICTION.

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3s. 6d. per Volume.

T is intended in this Series to produce books of such merit that readers will care to preserve them on their shelves. They are well printed on good paper, handsomely bound, with a Frontispiece, and are sold at the moderate price of 3s. 6d. each.

THE HOUSE OF RABY. By Mrs. G. Hooper.

A FIGHT FOR LIFE. By Moy Thomas.
ROBIN GRAY. By Charles Gibbon.

"Pure in sentiment, well written, and
cleverly constructed."--British Quarterly
Review.

"A pretty tale, prettily told."-Athe

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"A novel of tender and pathetic interest." -Globe.

"An unassuming, characteristic, and entertaining novel."-John Bull.

KITTY. By Miss M. Betham-Edwards.

"Lively and clever... There is a cer-
tain dash in every description; the dialogue
is bright and sparkling."-Athenæum.

HIRELL. By John Saunders.
"A powerful novel. . . a tale written by
a poet."-Spectator.

A novel of extraordinary merit."-
Morning Post.

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'Very pleasant and amusing."-Globe. A charming novel."-John Bull.

"We have nothing but words of praise to offer for its style and composition."Examiner.

ONE OF TWO; or, The left-handed Bride. By J.H. Friswell.

"Told with spirit... the plot is skilfully made."-Spectator.

"Admirably narrated, and intensely interesting."-Public Opinion.

READY-MONEY MORTIBOY. A Matter-of-Fact Story.

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GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE. By Mrs. G. L. Banks.

"Far above the run of common threevolume novels, evincing much literary power in not a few graphic descriptions of manners and local customs. A genuine sketch."-Spectator.

"Possesses the merit of care, industry, and local knowledge."-Athenæum. "Wonderfully readable.

The style is very simple and natural."-Morning Post.

FOR LACK OF GOLD. By Charles Gibbon.

"A powerfully written nervous story."-Athenæum.

"A piece of very genuine workmanship."-British Quarterly Review. "There are few recent novels more powerful and engrossing."-Examiner. ABEL DRAKE'S WIFE. By John Saunders.

"A striking book, clever, interesting, interesting in its detail, and so touching in and original, We have seldom met with a its simple pathos."-Athenæum. book so thoroughly true to life, so deeply

OTHER STANDARD NOVELS TO FOLLOW.

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THEOLOGICAL.

WORDS OF TRUTH AND CHEER. A Mission of Instruction and Suggestion. By the Rev. Archer P. Gurney. I vol. Crown 8vo. Price 6s. [In the Press. THE GOSPEL ITS OWN WITNESS. Being the Hulsean Lectures for 1873. By the Rev. Stanley Leathes. I vol. Crown 8vo.

THE CHURCH AND THE EMPIRES: Historical Periods. By Henry W. Wilberforce. Preceded by a Memoir of the Author, by J. H. Newman, D.D. I vol. Post 8vo. Price 10s. 6d.

THE HIGHER LIFE. A New Volume by the Rev. J. Baldwin Brown, Author of "The Soul's Exodus," etc. I vol. Crown 8vo. Price 7s. 6d.

HARTHAM CONFERENCES; OR, DISCUSSIONS UPON SOME OF THE RELIGIOUS TOPICS OF THE DAY. By the Rev. F. W. Kingsford, M.A., Vicar of S. Thomas's, Stamford Hill; late Chaplain H. E. I. C. (Bengal Presidency). “Audi alteram partem.” Crown 8vo. Price 3s. 6d.

STUDIES IN MODERN PROBLEMS. A Series of Essays by various Writers. Edited by the Rev. Orby Shipley, M.A. Vol. I. Cr. 8vo.

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A Second Series is being published, price 6d. each part.

UNTIL THE DAY DAWN. Four Advent Lectures delivered in the Episcopal Chapel, Milverton, Warwickshire, on the Sunday Evenings during Advent, 1870. By the Rev. Marmaduke E. Browne. Crown 8vo. Price 2s. 6d.

"Four really original and stirring sermons."-John Bull.

A SCOTCH COMMUNION SUNDAY. To which are added Discourses from a Certain University City. Second Edition. By A. K. H. B., Author of "The Recreations of a Country Parson." Crown 8vo. Second Edition. Price 5s.

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"We commend this volume as full of interest to all our readers. It is written with much ability and good feeling, with excellent taste and marvellous tact."Church Herald.

EVERY DAY A PORTION: Adapted from the Bible and the Prayer Book, for the Private Devotions of those living in Widowhood. Collected and Edited by the Lady Mary Vyner. Square crown 8vo, printed on good paper, elegantly bound.

Price 5s.

"Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God."

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CHURCH THOUGHT AND CHURCH WORK. Edited by the Rev. Chas. Anderson, M.A., Editor of "Words and Works in a London Parish." Demy 8vo. Pp. 250. 7s. 6d. Containing Articles by the Rev. J. LL. DAVIES, J. M. CAPES, HARRY JONES, BROOKE LAMBERT, A. J. Ross, Professor CHEETHAM, the EDITOR, and others.

Second Edition.

WORDS AND WORKS IN A LONDON PARISH. Edited by the Rev. Charles Anderson, M.A. Demy 8vo.

"It has an interest of its own for not a few minds, to whom the question 'Is the National Church worth preserving as

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such, and if so, how best increase its vital power?' is of deep and grave importance." -Spectator.

ESSAYS ON RELIGION AND LITERATURE. By Various Writers. Edited by the Most Reverend Archbishop Manning. Demy 8vo. IOS. 6d.

CONTENTS:-The Philosophy of Christianity.- Mystical Elements of Religion.Controversy with the Agnostics.-A Reasoning Thought.-Darwinism brought to Book. -Mr. Mill on Liberty of the Press.

Christianity in relation to Society.-The
Religious Condition of Germany. - The
Philosophy of Bacon.-Catholic Laymen
and Scholastic Philosophy.

WHY AM I A CHRISTIAN? By Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe, P.C., K.G., G.C.B. Crown 8vo. 35. Third Edition.

"Has a peculiar interest, as exhibiting the convictions of an earnest, intelligent, and practical man."-Contemporary Review.

THEOLOGY AND MORALITY. Being Essays by the Rev. J. Llewellyn Davies. I vol. 8vo. Price 7s. 6d.

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HYMNS AND SACRED LYRICS. By the Rev. Godfrey Thring,
B.A. I vol. Crown 8vo.

HYMNS AND VERSES, Original and Translated.
Henry Downton. Small crown 8vo.

"Considerable force and beauty charac-
terise some of these verses."-Watchman.
"Mr. Downton's Hymns and Verses'
are worthy of all praise." - English
Churchman.

35. 6d.

By the Rev.

"Will, we do not doubt, be welcome as a permanent possession to those for whom they have been composed or to whom they have been originally addressed."-Church Herald.

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