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READABLE NovaLs. — The Sword in the Mountains. By Alice MacGowan. (G.

P. Putnam's Sons. 6s.)—This is a story of the American Civil War, the locality being the debateable land of Tennessee. The theme offers dramatic situations which are admirably presented.—Dancing Days. By J. J. Bell. (Hodder and Stoughton. 6s.)—The central figure of the drama is the fascinating personality of the danseuse Poppaea.—The Frontiers- man. By H. A. Cody. (Same publishers. 6s.)—This is a "Tale of the Yukon," of Indians and miners, in which Keith Steadman, a very stalwart missionary, is the chief personage.—d Dual Resur- rection. By Bertram Mitford. (Ward, Lock, and Co. 6s.)—Mr. Mitford is as effective as usual in his South African scenes. The English part of his story is not so convincing.