Contents
I. The New Crusade.
II. The Simple-Selfish Life.
III. The Wisdom of Wagner.
IV. The Stomach.
V. The Soul.
VI. The Mind.
VII. The Body.
VIII. Mammon and Manners.
T. Werner Laurie, Clifford’s Inn, London.
Six Women.
By
VICTORIA CROSS.
Price 6s.
The queen says of Victoria Cross’s “Six Women”:
“What is so marked in these stories is the beauty of the writing. Her atmosphere is delightful. The Eastern stories are full of the colour and the atmosphere of the East. No one can do anything but envy the author’s touch in the description of Eastern buildings and gardens. It makes no difference to Victoria Cross whether she is writing of India or Damascus or Omdurman, she invests them all with an atmosphere which is not only enchanting but carries the stamp of truth on it.”
LITERARY WORLD:
“Full of powerful writing and fertile imagination.”
SCOTSMAN:
“Studies in the passions of love and jealousy admirably arranged.”
MADAME:
“‘Six Women’ is written with the artistic touch which is associated with the best French fiction, and which is too often lacking in English novels. It is only the prudish and the prurient who will object to ‘Six Women.’”
T. Werner Laurie, Clifford’s Inn, London.
T. WERNER LAURIE’S
Cathedral Series.
This Series is probably the most artistic, scholarly, complete, and cheap set of books yet published. Infinite pains have been expended on every branch of reproduction employed.
“The Daily News” said of the “Cathedrals of Northern France”:—“In paper, print, binding, and reproduction, this record is a joy to the reader.”
Some Opinions of the Press on “The Cathedrals of England and Wales.”
“Of each Cathedral an admirable historical sketch is given, detailing its architectural growth, and the volumes make admirable handbooks for those who wish to study our English Cathedrals intelligently.”—Literary World.
“Mr. Bumpus’ book is a valuable guide in the case of these buildings, not only describing them very fully, but also pointing out what parts of them are original and what new. Mr. Laurie is to be heartily congratulated on this series, which is illustrated by numerous plates from good photographs.”—Athenæum.
“Mr. Bumpus’ style has a refreshing air of the enthusiastic ecclesiologist, and of that ‘Domine, dilexi decorum domus Tuæ,’ which is ill replaced by the cold professionalism of the mere expert.”—Saturday Review.
“The description of St. Paul’s, surrounded by the City church steeples, is a magnificent tribute to Wren.”—Yorkshire Post.
List of Series.
[In preparation
* These volumes are issued also in leather binding (bound by the Oxford Press) at 10s. 6d. each net.
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RECENT NOVELS. 6s. each.
The Cubs.
By Shan F. Bullock.
6s.
Six Women.
By Victoria Cross.
6s.
The Poison Dealer.
By Georges Ohnet.
6s.
Thurtell’s Crime.
By Dick Donovan.
6s.
Rowena.
By Agnes Giberne.
6s.
The Mummy and Miss Nitocris.
By George Griffith.
6s.
Three Books by James Huneker.
Melomaniacs.
6s.
Visionaries.
6s.
Iconoclasts: A Book of Dramatists.
Illuminating critical studies of modern revolutionary playwrights.
T. Werner Laurie, Clifford’s Inn, London.
The Novel Of The Season.
The Sinews of War.
By
EDEN PHILLPOTTS and
ARNOLD BENNETT.
With cover design by Charles E. Dawson. 6s.
A thrilling story of mystery and imagination. It is an attempt to show how, given immense histrionic genius, a man without principle might use it to the confusion of Society and be responsible for seemingly inexplicable mysteries. The romance deals with modern days in London, and a phase of life hidden largely from Londoners themselves. An astonishing murder opens the way to the story, and the coroner’s inquest introduces to the reader one of the most original characters in modern sensational fiction. From the lodging-houses, clubs, and theatres of the metropolis, the scene changes to London Docks, thence to mid-ocean, and finally to the West Indies. There the mystery of “The Sinews of War,” becomes at last unravelled and a title that will puzzle the reader until the end, is explained.
T. Werner Laurie, Clifford’s Inn, London.
TWO BOOKS BY LOUIS BECKE.
Sketches in
Normandy.
By
LOUIS BECKE,
Author of “By Reef and Palm.”
It is quite a new departure for Mr. Louis Becke to take as his theme stories of Normandy life, but his three years’ wanderings along the coasts of Normandy and Brittany, and among the fisher-folk, has resulted in his giving us some charming and amusing pictures.
Notes from my
South Sea Log.
By
LOUIS BECKE.
An account of Mr. Becke’s sporting and fishing adventures whilst supercargo in the South Seas, together with many notes on the habits and superstitions of the Islanders.
T. Werner Laurie, Clifford’s Inn, London.
“The Up To Date Doctor.”
Modern Medicine for
the Home.
By
ERNEST WALKER, M.R.C.S.,
L.R.C.P. (Lond.)
This work is scientific and up to date; all technical and misleading terms are omitted, and the diseases are classified alphabetically and under their popular names.
The treatment is scientific and simple and nothing is advised that cannot be carried out at home.
The description of complicated symptoms and treatment is avoided.
The signs of severe illnesses are given, so that the disease may be recognised and the patient comforted by simple home remedies till skilled help is obtained.
The want of a little medical or surgical knowledge has led to the loss of many lives which might have been saved, and this book conveys to the unskilled reader in a few trenchant and simple sentences the best way to act in all emergencies.
An invaluable volume and one which ought to be in every home library.
T. Werner Laurie, Clifford’s Inn, London.
THE MUSIC LOVER’S LIBRARY.
Vol. I.
Chats on Violins.
By
OLGA RACSTER.
Under this title are grouped a series of pleasant chats telling the early history of the violin, and also dealing with all the better known forms of the violin. All the great makers, from Gaspar di Salo, Maggini, Amati, to Stradivarius are described, the whole being interspersed with many anecdotes about makers and players, and useful chapters on violin music and playing.
The pictures are delightfully uncommon, comprising as they do the representations of all the ancient members of the violin family from the ninth century. The whole work is full of interesting information and is written in a bright and unconventional manner.
Stories from the Operas.
By
GLADYS DAVIDSON.
First Review.
“Each Opera is adequately and interestingly dealt with. It is the best book of its kind we have seen.”
—Sheffield Daily Independent.
A charming series of tales arranged from the Grand Operas. Few people seem to know the actual stories contained in the great music dramas of Wagner and others.
Most of them are very beautiful and interesting, and this volume contains twenty of the more popular tales simply written and in accordance with the libretto.
IN PREPARATION:
Vol. III. “Chats on the Violoncello.” Olga Racster.
Vol. IV. “Chats with Music Lovers.” Dr. Patterson.
Vol. V. “Stories from the Operas.” Second Series.
T. Werner Laurie, Clifford’s Inn, London.
NEW NOVELS. 6s. each.
The Last Miracle.
By M. P. Shiel.
This long-since-promised novel of Mr. M. P. Shiel is the third of the trilogy of novels which commenced with the “Lords of the Sea,” and was continued by the much-translated “Purple Cloud,” all the three purporting to be the words dropped from the lips of a clairvoyant in her swoons, as memorandumed in the note-books of her doctor.
A Russian Coward.
By Fred Whishaw.
The story gives a vivid picture of the corruption of the Grand Dukes and Army Contractors, and is altogether a thrilling, sensational, and unhackneyed story.
The Financier’s Wife.
By Florence Warden.
Miss Warden takes the City for her theme, and her story is reminiscent of a recent financial crash which paralysed Lombard Street for some time.
The character of the great financial magnate is wonderfully drawn, and the description of his downfall is most graphically told.
A Widow by Choice.
By Coralie Stanton and Heath Hosken.
The principal action of this story takes place in Italy—in Florence and near Perugia; and the book is a human document peopled with living characters. Readers who want a glowing and absorbing story of Italy should get this book.
A King’s Wife.
By Hélène Vacaresco.
This is a novel which will assuredly create a great sensation. The brilliant authoress was barely 18 when the Academy crowned her first volume of poems, “Chants d’Aurore.”
The close friendship between the Queen of Roumania, Carmen Sylva, and Hélène Vacaresco is well known, and also the romance of the projected marriage between the young poet and the royal prince of Roumania; this project was abandoned for State reasons, but it created an idyllic and legendary atmosphere round the authoress.
Her book, while pure fiction, may be said to mirror the mode of living and sentiments of certain royal personages, and probably no more intimate picture of Court Life from the inside has ever been published. It is a story full of passion and interest.
The Salving of a Derelict.
By Maurice Drake.
The Daily Mail offered a prize of £100 for the best novel, and over 600 competitors sent in manuscripts. The prize was awarded to this thrilling and romantic adventure story.
Lucy of the Stars.
By Frederick Palmer.
With Four Illustrations.
First Reviews.
“Delightful reading—the study of the central figure is work of which the author may well be proud.”
—Country Life.
“This is a remarkably clever novel, and Lucy is as delightful a personage as any of recent fiction.”
—Dundee Advertiser.
“We have not recently read anything which left upon us so profound an impression of the writer’s ability.”
—Glasgow Herald.
“Far above the average.”
—Birmingham Post.
“Good, sincere, and readable.”
—Belfast N. Whig.
The Arncliffe Puzzle.
By Gordon Holmes.
A Thrilling Detective Romance of Love, Mystery, and Murder.
First Reviews.
“An exceptionally ingenious murder mystery.”
—Literary World.
“The book must be read at a sitting; it is impossible to lay it down until it is finished.”
—Madame.
“The characters are well contrasted—the solution emotionally effective.”
—Athenæum.
“This vivacious and attractive record.”
—Glasgow Herald.
“Stirring and well contrived.”
—Morning Leader.
“Spirited and well written—a thoroughly readable book.”
—Speaker.
“What one looks for are a strong plot, sustained interest, and good situations, and Mr. Holmes gives these to his readers in full measure.”
—Manchester Guardian.
T. Werner Laurie, Clifford’s Inn, London.
5th Thousand now ready, with additional Chapters on Misery Bridge and Specimen hands.
THE NEW LAWS OF BRIDGE
AND COMMENTS THEREON.
The Complete
Bridge Player
By
EDWYN ANTHONY
(“Cut Cavendish”).
A bright and cheery guide, carrying the reader through Bridge in all its varying stages, and finally landing him on the high road to success.
Although the treatise will be readily understood by beginners, the more advanced player will derive considerable pleasure and profit from a study of its contents.
The arrangement of the book is excellent, its advice sound and practicable, and attention to its precepts should qualify the reader as an expert in the game.
The chapters on Dummy, Cut Throat, Auction, Duplicate, Progressive, and Misery Bridge will also no doubt be widely appreciated, whilst the revised laws of the game are included in the volume.
Introduction. A Vocabulary of Bridge. How to Play the Game. A First Lesson in Bridge. The Declaration in No Trumps. The Play in No Trumps. A Red Suit Declaration. A Black Suit Declaration. The Play to a Suit Declaration. The Double and Redouble. The Original Lead. The Finesse and the Discard. The Play of the Hand. Some Bridge Maxims. Penalties, and When to Enforce Them. Etiquette of the Game. English and American Codes. The New Laws of Bridge. Dummy Bridge. Cut Throat Bridge. Auction Bridge. Progressive Bridge. Duplicate Bridge. Specimen Hands. Misery Bridge.
T. Werner Laurie, Clifford’s Inn, London.
While this is a smart Society novel in place of his more familiar detective work, Mr. Hume gives his readers plenty of mystery and excitement from his first page to his last, and they will find in the book just those qualities which have made his work so popular.
“I can recommend this book to all readers who appreciate a fresh and vigorous story of romance and war, told with a freshness of touch which is becoming more and more rare in modern fiction.”
—T. P.’s Weekly.
“Mrs. Chesson is to be congratulated on her first novel. This is a book of great promise and of a considerable performance.”
—Athenæum.
“It is difficult to convey a sense of the book’s brilliance in a brief review. His style has the delicious freshness of youth. His paragraphs reveal blossom after blossom, with a promise of a rarer beauty yet to come at each full stop.”
—Manchester Guardian.
Contents: Disthressful—The Shillelagh—Blarney—Whiskey—The Patriot—Orangemen—The Low Scotch—Priestcraft—Morals—Pretty Women—The London Irish—Tom Moore—Mr. W. B. Yeats—Wit and Humour—More Wit and Humour—Dirt—The Tourist—Potatoes—Pigs—Emigration.