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REMDA.BLEI NOVELS. — The Three Envelopes. By Hamilton Drummond. (Stanley

Paul. 68.)—A romantic story in which there is more than an element of the supernatural. It will only be read with pleasure by those who are able to force themselves to believe in its possibility.—The Ruby Heart of Kishgar. By Arthur W. Marchmont. (Hodder and Stoughton. 6s.)—Here we have the familiar theme of a jewel with a past. The story is somewhat hard. to follow.—The Story of a Pioughboy. By James Bryce. (John Lane. Os.)—A story of "Labour v. Capital," with some powerful passages and too much irrelevant talk.—The Open Valley. By Helen H. Watson. (Cassell and Co. 6s.) --This also may be described as a "Labour v. Capital " story, and fairly successful.