spiracy; the method of
conducting criminal cases, and the political
trickery resorted to by royal favorites, affording
a better insight into the statecraft of that day
than can be had even by an exhaustive study of
history. It is a powerful romance of love and
diplomacy, and in point of thrilling and absorbing
interest has never been excelled.

=A COLONIAL FREE-LANCE.= A story of American Colonial Times. By Chauncey
C. Hotchkiss. Cloth, 12mo. with four illustrations by J. Watson Davis.
Price, $1.00.

A book that appeals to Americans as a vivid
picture of Revolutionary scenes. The story is a
strong one, a thrilling one. It causes the true
American to flush with excitement, to devour
chapter after chapter, until the eyes smart, and
it fairly smokes with patriotism. The love story
is a singularly charming idyl.

=THE TOWER OF LONDON.= A Historical Romance of the Times of Lady Jane
Grey and Mary Tudor. By Wm. Harrison Ainsworth. Cloth, 12mo. with four
illustrations by George Cruikshank. Price, $1.00.

This romance of the "Tower of London" depicts the
Tower as palace, prison and fortress, with many
historical associations. The era is the middle of
the sixteenth century.

The story is divided into two parts, one dealing
with Lady Jane Grey, and the other with Mary Tudor
as Queen, introducing other notable characters of
the era. Throughout the story holds the interest
of the reader in the midst of intrigue and
conspiracy, extending considerably over a half a
century.

=IN DEFIANCE OF THE KING.= A Romance of the American Revolution. By
Chauncey C. Hotchkiss. Cloth, 12mo. with four illustrations by J. Watson
Davis. Price, $1.00.

Mr. Hotchkiss has etched in burning words a story
of Yankee bravery, and true love that thrills from
beginning to end, with the spirit of the
Revolution. The heart beats quickly, and we feel
ourselves taking a part in the exciting scenes
described. His whole story is so absorbing that
you will sit up far into the night to finish it.
As a love romance it is charming.

=GARTHOWEN.= A story of a Welsh Homestead. By Allen Raine. Cloth, 12mo.
with four illustrat