A stirring tale of the present day, presenting in a new light the aims and objects of the Nihilists.  The story is so vivid and true to life that it might easily be considered a history of political intrigue in Russia, disguised as a novel, while its startling incidents and strange denouement would only confirm the old adage that “truth is stranger than fiction,” and that great historical events may be traced to apparently insignificant causes.  The hero of the story is a young Englishman, whose startling resemblance to the Czar is taken advantage of by the Nihilists for the furtherance of their plans.

The Baron’s Sons.  By MAURUS JOKAI.

  Author of “Black Diamonds,” “The Green Book,” “Pretty Michal,” etc. 
  Translated by Percy F. Bicknell.

  Library 12mo, cloth decorative, with photogravure portrait of the
  author, 350 pages. $1.50

An exceedingly interesting romance of the revolution of 1848, the scene of which is laid at the courts of St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Vienna, and in the armies of the Austrians and Hungarians.  It follows the fortunes of three young Hungarian noblemen, whose careers are involved in the historical incidents of the time.  The story is told with all of Jokai’s dash and vigor, and is exceedingly interesting.  This romance has been translated for us directly from the Hungarian, and never has been issued hitherto in English.

Slaves of Chance.  By FERRIER LANGWORTHY.

  With five portraits of the heroines, from original drawings by
  Hiel.

  Library 12mo, cloth decorative, gilt top, 350 pages. $1.50

As a study of some of the realities of London life, this novel is one of notable merit.  The slaves of chance, and, it might be added, of temptation, are five pretty girls, the daughters of a pretty widow, whose means are scarcely sufficient, even living as they do, in a quiet way and in a quiet London street, to make both ends meet.  Dealing, as he does, with many sides of London life, the writer sketches varied types of character, and his creations are cleverly defined.  He tells an interesting tale with delicacy and in a fresh, attractive style.

Her Boston Experiences.  By MARGARET ALLSTON (nom de plume).

  With eighteen full-page illustrations from drawings by Frank O.
  Small, and from photographs taken especially for the book.

  Small 12mo, cloth decorative, gilt top, 225 pages. $1.25

A most interesting and vivacious tale, dealing with society life at the Hub, with perhaps a tinge of the flavor of Vagabondia.  The story has appeared serially in The Ladies’ Home Journal, where it was received with marked success.  We are not as yet at liberty to give the true name of the author, who hides her identity under the pen name, Margaret Allston, but she is well known in literature.

Memory Street.  By MARTHA BAKER DUNN.