in common with some recent
works of fiction, is yet highly original. The author has had the
boldness to attempt a novel, the main interest of which does not hinge
either upon love or matrimony, nor upon complicated and entangled
machinery, but upon a simple and apparently artless narrative of a
friendless girl."--_Philadelphia Eve. Mail._

"The author studiously avoids all forced and unnatural incidents, and
the equally fashionable affectation of extravagant language. Her style
and diction are remarkable for their purity and ease. In the
conception and delineation of character she has shown herself
possessed of the true creative power."--_Com. Adv._

"A simple yet beautiful story, told in a simple and beautiful manner.
The object is to show the devoted affection of a sister to a young
brother, and the sacrifices which she made for him from childhood.
There is touching simplicity in the character of this interesting
female that will please all readers, and benefit many of her
sex."--_Hartford Courant._

"The tale is prettily written, and breathes throughout an excellent
moral tone."--_Boston Daily Journal._

"We have read this book; it is lively, spirited, and in some parts
pathetic. Its sketches of life seem to us at once graceful and
vivid."--_Albany Argus._

"The book is well written, in a simple, unpretending style, and the
dialogue is natural and easy. It is destined to great popularity among
all classes of readers. Parents who object placing 'love tales' in the
hands of their children, may purchase this volume without fear. The
oldest and the youngest will become interested in its fascinating
pages, and close it with the impression that it is a good book, and
deserving of the greatest popularity."--_Worcester Palladium._

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_D. Appleton & Company's Publications._

Choice New English Works of Fiction.

I.

THE HEIR OF REDCLYFFE.

A TALE. 2 vols. 12mo. Paper, $1.00; cloth, $1.50.

"A novel of really high merit. The characters are most skilfully drawn
out in the course of the story. The death of Guy is one of the most
touching things we ever read. * * * The work is one of absorbing
interest, and what is still better, the moral taught in its pages is
eminently healthy and elevating. We commend the book most
cordially."--_Com. Adv._

"The whole tone and feeling of this book is good and true. The reader
does not require to be told that the author is religious;