les" that Mr. Ross first came to
be known by the larger public, and not until the appearance of "The
Scarlet Coat" was his genius for the novel recognized.

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By ROBERT HICHENS

THE LONDONERS: AN ABSURDITY

"The Green Carnation" was among the most amusing society sketches that
recent years have given us. After it Mr. Hichens, perhaps wisely,
devoted himself to much more serious work. In "The Londoners" he
returns to his original manner without making his burlesque so
personal. It is the story of a smart woman, wearied by her position
and its duties, who seeks to get out of society. The idea is an
original one, and when contrasted with the efforts of a second heroine
to get into society, the result is wholly delightful. The story has
already attained a considerable popularity.

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FLAMES: A LONDON FANTASY

The book is sure to be widely read.--_Buffalo Commercial_.

It carries on the attention of the reader from the first chapter to the
last. Full of exciting incidents, very modern, excessively up to
date.--_London Daily Telegraph_.

In his last book Mr. Hichens has entirely proved himself. His talent
does not so much lie in the conventional novel, but more in his strange
and fantastic medium. "Flames" suits him, has him at his best.--_Pall
Mail Gazette_.

"Flames" is a powerful story, not only for the novelty of its plot, but
for the skill with which it is worked out, the brilliancy of its
descriptions of the London streets, of the seamy side of the city's
life which night turns to the beholder; but the descriptions are
neither erotic nor morbid. * * * We may repudiate the central idea of
soul-transference, but the theory is made the vehicle of this striking
tale in a manner that is entirely sane and wholesome. It leaves no bad
taste in the mouth. * * * "Flames"--it is the author's fancy that the
soul is like a little flame, and hence the title--must be read with
care. There is much epigrammatic writing in it that will delight the
literary palate. It Is far and away ahead of anything that Mr. Hichens
has ever written before.--_Brooklyn Eagle_.

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