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RIOADASLE NOVELL—The Hand of the Spoiler. By Sidney Paternoster. (Hodder

and Stoughton. 6s.)—A story of some strange criminals who receive their deserts in a strange manner. --The Whispering Man. By H. K. Webster. (Eveleigh Nash. 6s.)—Mr. Webster certainly contrives a surprise for his readers. Few when they come to the denoitment will find that they have guessed right.—Beyond the Skyline. By Robert Aitken, (John Murray. 6s.)—Sixteen short stories, all powerfully written. The Rogue of Rye. By W. Wilmott-Dixon. (Chatto and Wincing. fis.)—A story of the Napoleonic War, chiefly concerned with the fortunes of some English prisoners.—In the Potter's House. By George Dyre Eldridge. (Methuen and Co. 6s,)—A powerful American story which will be admired by those readers who do not mind extremely plain speaking.—The Two Goodwin,. By R. Murray Gilchrist. (John Milne. 6s.)—A pleasant little story of English country life. The heroine, Charlotte, is a very attractive creature.