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The Irelsh Heiress. By L. M. Spooner. 2 vols. (Newby.)—A

tame, uneventful story, the scene of which is laid in Wales, in order that the country may be described. We cannot find anything else in the book either to connect it with Wales or to recommend it to novel-readers. But then it must be admitted that Welsh scenery is fine.