Blackie & Son's Story Books for Girls
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KATHARINE TYNAN
A Girl of Galway. With 8 full-page Illustrations by JOHN H. BACON. 6_s._
When Bertha Grace is on the threshold of young womanhood, she goes to staywith her grandfather in Ireland, with the trust from her mother ofreconciling him and his son, Bertha's father. Bertha finds her grandfathera recluse and a miser, and in the hands of an underling, who is his evilgenius. How she keeps faith with her mother and finds her own fate,through many strange adventures, is the subject of the story.
"Full of the poetic charm we are accustomed to find in the works of that gifted writer."--_World_.
--The Handsome Brandons. Illustrated by G. D. HAMMOND, R.I. 3_s._ 6_d.__New Edition._
A delightful story of an ancient Irish family. Every one of the nine youngBrandons was handsome, and every one was spirited and lovable. The shadowsin the picture hang ominously over Castle Angry and its inmate, thevindictive Sir Rupert de Lacy. The story ends happily for "The HandsomeBrandons" with the re-establishment of the family fortunes.
"A really excellent piece of work, ... the literary quality of Miss Tynan's work is its chief distinction."--_Spectator_.
CAROLINE AUSTIN
Cousin Geoffrey and I. With 6 full-page Illustrations by W. PARKINSON.3_s._
The only daughter of a country gentleman finds herself unprovided for ather father's death, and for some time lives as a dependant upon herkinsman. Life is saved from being unbearable to her by her young cousinGeoffrey, who at length meets with a serious accident for which she isheld responsible. She makes a brave attempt to earn her own livelihood,until a startling event brings her cousin Geoffrey and herself togetheragain.
"Miss Austin's story is bright, clever, and well developed."--_Saturday Review_.
ELLINOR DAVENPORT ADAMS
A Queen among Girls. With 6 Illustrations by HAROLD COPPING. Cloth, 3_s._6_d._
Augusta Pembroke is the head of her school, the favourite of her teachersand fellow-pupils, who are attracted by her fearless and independentnature and her queenly bearing. She dreams of a distinguished professionalcareer; but the course of her life is changed suddenly by pity for hertimid little brother Adrian, the victim of his guardian-uncle's harshness.The story describes the daring means adopted by Augusta for Adrian'srelief.
"An interesting and well-written narrative, in which humour and a keen eye for character unite to produce a book happily adapted for modern maidens."--_Globe_.
--A Girl of To-Day. With 6 page Illustrations by G. D. HAMMOND, R.I. 3_s._6_d._
"What are Altruists?" humbly asks a small boy. "They are only people whotry to help others," replies the Girl of To-Day. To help their poorerneighbours, the boys and girls of Woodend band themselves together intothe _Society of Altruists_. That they have plenty of fun is seen in theshopping expedition and in the successful Christmas entertainment.
"It is a spirited story. The characters are true to nature and carefully developed. Such a book as this is exactly what is needed to give a school-girl an interest in the development of character."--_Educational Times_.
FRANCES ARMSTRONG
A Girl's Loyalty. With 6 Illustrations by JOHN H. BACON. Cloth, 3_s._6_d._ _New Edition._
When she was still but a child, Helen Grant received from her grandfather,on his death-bed, a secret message. The brief words remained fast in hermemory, and dominated her whole career. She was loyal to her trust,however, and to her friends in the hour of their need. For the girl waspossessed of that quick courage which leaps up in a shy nature whenevil-doers have to be unmasked, and wrongs made right.
"The one book for girls that stands out this year is Miss Frances Armstrong's A Girl's Loyalty."--_Review of Reviews_.
MRS. HERBERT MARTIN
The Two Dorothys: A Tale for Girls. Illustrated. 2_s._ 6_d._
In this story the shy, dreamy, unselfish Dorothy Heriot comes to live withher great-aunt, the other Dorothy. This old lady is kind enough, but herdiscipline is unsympathetic. But the younger Dorothy's loving, unselfishnature wins upon the proud old lady, and the end is happiness.
"Will not only interest and please all girls, but will also stimulate and encourage to better and higher things, youthful hopes and ambitions."--_The Lady_.
ETHEL F. HEDDLE
Strangers in the Land. Illustrated by HAROLD COPPING. 6_s._
Two old maiden ladies and their charming young friend, Elspeth Macdonald,voyage to the beautiful island of Java on a quest that involves a story ofuncommon interest. In the course of a series of exciting adventures,Elspeth unwittingly makes a discovery which seriously affects her friends.Towards the close the narrative is darkened by tragedy, but a flood ofsunshine is thrown on the final chapter by the happy ending of a pleasantlove-story.
"Apart from providing the best of entertainment, this book is noteworthy as stimulating high ideals of life and action, and renewing faith in lofty and chivalrous sentiment as a factor in human service."--_Dundee Advertiser_.
--An Original Girl. With 8 full-page Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE. 6_s._
Christobel Beauchamp makes her living by typewriting in an office tillchance throws her across the path of Lady Anne Prideaux, her grandmother.Her mother had made a _mesalliance_ by marrying an actor. Lady Annedesires to adopt Christobel, but the girl prefers to help her father. Thestory tells how the poor actor at last receives his "call", and ends withthe promise of good fortune for Christobel and her devoted lover.
"A very clever, well-constructed tale is this, and we wish it success."--_British Weekly_.
--A Mystery of St. Rule's. With 8 Illustrations by G. DEMAIN HAMMOND, R.I.6_s._
"The author has been amazingly successful in keeping her secret almost to the end. Yet the mystery attending a stolen diamond of great value is so skilfully handled that several perfectly innocent persons seem all but hopelessly identified with the disappearance of the gem. Cleverly, however, as this aspect of the story has been managed, it has other sources of strength."--_Scotsman_.
"The chief interest ... lies in the fascinating young adventuress, who finds a temporary nest in the old professor's family, and wins all hearts in St. Rule's by her beauty and her sweetness."--_Morning Leader_.
SARAH DOUDNEY
Under False Colours. With 6 Illustrations. 3_s._ 6_d._
A story which will attract readers of all ages and of either sex. Theincidents of the plot, arising from the thoughtless indulgence of adeceptive freak, are exceedingly natural, and the keen interest of thenarrative is sustained from beginning to end. _Under False Colours_ is abook which will rivet the attention, amuse the fancy, and touch the heart.
"This is a charming story, abounding in delicate touches of sentiment and pathos. Its plot is skilfully contrived. It will be read with a warm interest by every girl who takes it up."--_Scotsman_.
ROSA MULHOLLAND (LADY GILBERT)
Cynthia's Bonnet Shop. With 8 Illustrations by G. DEMAIN HAMMOND, R.I.5_s._
Cynthia, one of three charming lively sisters of an impoverished Connaughtfamily, desires to make money for the sake of her delicate mother. Cynthiaand her star-struck sister Befind go to London, the former to open abonnet shop, which becomes a great success, and the other to pursue thestudy of astronomy. How both girls find new interests in life, moreimportant even than bonnet shop or star-gazing, is described with mingledhumour and pathos.
"Just of the kind to please and fascinate a host of girl readers."--_Liverpool Mercury_.
--The Girls of Banshee Castle. With 6 Illustrations by JOHN H. BACON. 3_s._6_d._ _New Edition._
Three girls, with an old governess, migrate from Kensington to the West ofIreland. Belonging as they do to "the ould family", the girls are madeheartily welcome in the cabins of the peasantry, where they learn manyweird and curious tales from the folk-lore of the distri
ct. An interestingplot runs through the narrative, but the charm of the story lies in itshappy mingling of Irish humour and pathos.
"Is told with grace, and brightened by a knowledge of Irish folk-lore, making it a perfect present for a girl in her teens."--_Truth_.
--Giannetta: A Girl's Story of Herself. With 6 full-page Illustrations byLOCKHART BOGLE. 3_s._
The story of a changeling who is suddenly transferred to the position of arich English heiress. She develops into a good and accomplished woman, andhas gained too much love and devotion to be a sufferer by the surrender ofher estates.
ANNIE E. ARMSTRONG
Three Bright Girls. With 6 full-page Illustrations by W. PARKINSON. 3_s._6_d._
By a sudden turn of fortune's wheel the three heroines are brought downfrom a household of lavish comfort to meet the incessant cares and worriesof those who have to eke out a very limited income. The charm of the storylies in the cheery helpfulness of spirit developed in the girls by theirchanged circumstances.
"Ever bright and cheerful, they influence other lives, and at last they come out of their trials with honour to themselves and benefits to all about them."--_Teachers' Aid_.
ELIZA F. POLLARD
For the Red Rose. With 4 Illustrations by JAMES DURDEN. 2_s._ 6_d._
A gipsy finds a little girl in the forest of Wimbourne, after the sackingof the castle by the Yorkists. He carries her to the camp and she isadopted by the tribe. The story tells how, when some years later Margaretof Anjou and her son are wrecked on the coast of England, the gipsy girlfollows the fortunes of the exiled queen, and by what curious chain ofevents her own origin is discovered.
"This is a good story, and of special interest to lovers of historical romance."--_Court Circular_.
--The Doctor's Niece. With 6 Illustrations by SYDNEY COWELL. 3_s._ 6_d._
The scene of this charming story is laid in Brittany at the end of theeighteenth century. The heroine is educated considerably above herstation. When she is about sixteen she becomes companion to a little girlat a neighbouring chateau. Her charge mysteriously disappears during apeasant rebellion, and she goes out into the woods to find her. The resultof the adventure is that Rosette discovers her mother, who proves to bethe rightful owner of the chateau, and the tale ends happily.
"Full of mystery, adventure, and a winning simplicity."--_Bookman_.
--The King's Signet: The Story of a Huguenot Family. With 6 Illustrationsby G. DEMAIN HAMMOND, R.I. 3_s._ 6_d._
This story relates the adventures of a noble Huguenot family, driven outof their chateau by the dragoons after the Revocation of the Edict ofNantes. A friend of the family, Claudine Malot, who is also a Huguenot,but a protegee of Madame de Maintenon, possesses a talisman, by means ofwhich she saves many lives; but this brings trouble upon her, and she hasto leave France. The adventures lead to the battle of the Boyne, and tothe happy reunion of the scattered family in Ireland.
"A stirring tale of the persecution of the Huguenots clearly and touchingly told."--_Guardian_.
BESSIE MARCHANT
Three Girls on a Ranch: A Story of New Mexico. Illustrated. 2_s._ 6_d._
The Lovell family emigrate from England to New Mexico. Mr. Lovell isdelicate and unfit for farming, but the three eldest girls take uponthemselves the burden of working the ranch. They have adventures of aperilous kind, and the story of their mishaps and how they overcame themis throughout both exciting and stimulating.
"A story with a fresh, bright theme, well handled."--_Nottingham Guardian_.
E. EVERETT-GREEN
Little Lady Clare. Illustrated. 2_s._ 6_d._
The little Lady Clare inherits the responsibilities of an ancestry and afamily feud, but the estates and title of her father fall to the hatedbranch of the family. The child, however, works out for herself theproblem of the divided house, which is at last united again in a romanticmanner.
"Reminds us in its quaintness and tender pathos of Mrs. Ewing's delightful tales. The characters are very real and lifelike. Is quite one of the best stories Miss Green has yet given us."--_Literary World_.
SARAH TYTLER
A Loyal Little Maid. With 4 page Illustrations by PAUL HARDY. 2_s._ 6_d._
This pretty story is founded on a romantic episode of Mar's rebellion. Alittle girl has information which concerns the safety of her father inhiding, and this she firmly refuses to divulge to a king's officer. She islodged in the Tolbooth, where she finds a boy champion, whom in futureyears she rescues in Paris from the _lettre de cachet_ which would buryhim in the Bastille.
"Has evidently been a pleasure to write, and makes very enjoyable reading."--_Literature_.
--Girl Neighbours. With 6 Illustrations. 3_s._
A story for girls, told in that quaint, delightful fashion which has madeMiss Tytler's books so popular and attractive. The introduction of the twoyoung ladies from London, who represent the modern institutions ofprofessional nursing and schools of cookery, is very happily effected.
"One of the most effective and quietly humorous of Miss Sarah Tytler's stories. Very healthy, very agreeable, and very well written."--_The Spectator_.
ALICE CORKRAN
Margery Merton's Girlhood. With 6 full-page Illustrations by GORDONBROWNE. 2_s._ 6_d._
The experiences of an orphan girl who in infancy is left by her father--anofficer in India--to the care of an elderly aunt residing near Paris. Theaccounts of the various persons who have an after influence on the storyare singularly vivid.
"_Margery Merton's Girlhood_ is a piece of true literature, as dainty as it is delicate, and as sweet as it is simple."--_Woman's World_.
_From THE FOUR MISS WHITTINGTONS_ BY GERALDINE MOCKLER (See page 23)]
_From CYNTHIA'S BONNET SHOP_ BY ROSA MULHOLLAND (See page 20)]
GERALDINE MOCKLER
The Four Miss Whittingtons: A Story for Girls. With 8 full-pageIllustrations by CHARLES M. SHELDON. 5_s._
This story tells how four sisters, left alone in the world, went to Londonto seek their fortunes. They had between them L400, and this they resolvedto spend on training themselves for the different careers for which theywere severally most fitted. On their limited means this was hard work, buttheir courageous experiment was on the whole very successful.
"A story of endeavour, industry, and independence of spirit."--_World_.
ALICE STRONACH
A Newnham Friendship. With 6 full-page Illustrations by HAROLD COPPING.3_s._ 6_d._
A sympathetic description of life at Newnham College. After the triposexcitements, some of the students leave their dream-world of study andtalk of "cocoas" and debates and athletics to begin their work in the realworld. Men students play their part in the story, and in the closingchapters it is suggested that marriage has its place in a girl graduate'slife.
"Foremost among all the gift-books suitable for school-girls this season stands Miss Alice Stronach's A Newnham Friendship."--_Daily Graphic_.
BESSIE MARCHANT
A Heroine of the Sea. Illustrated by A. M'LELLAN. 3_s._ 6_d._
Maudie's home was on the wild westerly shore of Vancouver Island, and sheearned her living by fishing in the Inlet, heartily despising all merelyfeminine occupations, and not even knowing that she was beautiful. Thenchanges come, and Maudie awakes to the charm of a domestic life. Cloudsgather about the home, and many troubles intervene before the mystery isat last happily cleared away.
"A genuine tale of adventure for girls, and girls will thoroughly enjoy it."--_Academy_.
--Three Girls on a Ranch: A Story of New Mexico. With 4 page Illustrationsby W. E. WEBSTER. 2_s._ 6_d._
The Lovell family emigrate from England to New Mexico, where they settleon a ranch. Mr. Lovell is delicate and unfit for farming, but the threeeldest girls take upon themselves the burden of working the ranch. Theyhave adventures of a perilous kind, and the story of their mishaps and howthey overcame them is throughout both exciting and stimulating.
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p; "A story with a fresh, bright theme, well handled."--_Nottingham Guardian_.
"A rousing book for young people."--_Queen_.
MRS. HENRY CLARKE
The Fairclough Family. With 6 Illustrations by G. D. HAMMOND, R.I. Cloth,3_s._ 6_d._
It was matter for amazement when Ronald Hammersley fell in love with KathyFairclough, who was considered a blue-stocking, instead of with heryounger sister Nell, whom Mrs. Hammersley had chosen for him. Why Mrs.Hammersley desired her wealthy stepson to marry one of Dr. Fairclough'spenniless daughters was a secret. How the secret became known, and nearlywrecked the happiness of Kathy and Ronald, is told in the story. But allends well, and to the sound of marriage bells.
"One of those stories which all girls enjoy."--_World_.
J. M. CALLWELL
A Little Irish Girl. Illustrated by H. COPPING. 2_s._ 6_d._
An orphaned family inherit a small property on the coast of Clare. The twoyoungest members of the party have some thrilling adventures in theirwestern home. They encounter seals, smugglers, and a ghost, and lastly, bymost startling means, they succeed in restoring their eldest brother tohis rightful place as heir to the ancestral estates.
"Sure to prove of thrilling interest to both boys and girls."--_Literary World_.
E. EVERETT-GREEN
Miriam's Ambition. With Illustrations. 2_s._ 6_d._
Miriam's ambition is to make someone happy, and her endeavour carries withit a train of incident, solving a mystery which had thrown a shadow overseveral lives. A charming foil to her grave elder sister is to be found inMiss Babs, a small coquette of five, whose humorous child-talk is soattractive.
"Miss Everett-Green's children are real British boys and girls, not small men and women. Babs is a charming little one."--_Liverpool Mercury_.
ELLINOR DAVENPORT ADAMS
Those Twins! With a Frontispiece and 28 Illustrations by S. B. PEARCE.2_s._ 6_d._
Two little rogues are the twins, Horatio and Tommy; but loyal-hearted andgenerous to boot, and determined to resist the stern decree of their auntthat they shall forsake the company of their scapegrace grown-up cousinAlgy. So they deliberately set to work to "reform" the scapegrace; andsucceed so well that he wins back the love of his aunt.