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Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9386, 9 April 1896, Page 7

BUSINESS NOTICES. THE WEEKLY PRESS ATTRACTIVE SERIAL BY A HIGHLY POPULAR NOVELIST. THE RIDDLE RING, BY justin McCarthy, Author of "De&r Lady Disdain," "Camiola," " The Comet of a Season," " Donna Quixote, " A Fair Saxon, ,, " The Rival Prinosssa," " Iho Waberdale Neighbours," " Red Diamonds," &c, &o. A STOBY TO DELIGHT AND MYSTIFY THE MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY CIRCLE. A RRANGKMENTS have been concluded X"iL which enable us to announce that the Opeaing Chapters will appear in the WEEKLY PRESS > OK APRIL 2nd, OF « THE EIDDLE KINe," Br Mα Justin McCarthy, M.P., Author of " Dear Lady Disdain,* " Red Diamonds," " Uamioia," " The Dictator," "Miss Misanthrope, ,,, &c, &c. Also "The History of Our Own Times," "The History of the Four Georges," &c. "THE KIDDLE RING ,, IS CLEVJ2R, LIFELIKE, CHARMING, UNCONVENTIONAL.

MR JUSiiN McCarthy, m.p. Has played the several pavts of politician, journalist, historian and novelist with unique credit aud success. Opinions may differ with regard to hie politics, but it is universally acknowledged that Mr McCarthy is a man of exceptional ability and high character. He ia recognised *as a leading and powerful journalist, whilst his "History of Our Own Times " achieved phenomenal success second only to that of Macaulay. No role, however, such as our now etory, "THE EIDDLE RING," are hie forte, as well as relaxation. Works of fiction afford greater scope for his imaginative genius, unrivalled experience, and natural sympathy for various types of character. Ah atmosphere of cheerfulness and humour seems to pervade all Mr McCarthy's stories, which are essentially pleasant books. They are written in a simple, refined style, which is distinctly refreshing. The reader instinctively feels that the author has enjoyed writing these works, and reads the closing words with a sigh of regret. "THE KIDDLE RING" opens with the discovery of a mysterious ring by a young Engliohman. He has journeyed to Paris as a means of distraction from the misery consequent on a rejection by his sweetheart, and is strolling through one of the parks when he comes across a ring whioh possesses a peculiar iuecription. THE OPENING CHAPTERS WILL APPEAK ON APRIL 2nd. BELOW WILL BE FOUND A FEW EXCERPTS FROM PRESS OPINIONS ON MR MCCARTHY'S PREVIOUS NOVELS :- "Though Mr McCarthy writes with a practised pen, he has kept ita freshness intact."—Standard. " Very refreshing."— Quardian. " One of the purest and sweetest of living storytellers. In such, stories as <MiM Misanthrope,' he safely challenges comparison with any author, dead or living, ac a novelist of manners,— Evening News and Post. "Bright, sparkling, entertaining. Abounds in vivid and picturesque sidelights, drawn with a strong and simple touch."— Leeds Mercury. *' One is impressed with the author's versatility and wide' range of interests. Essentially healthy, and may be recommended to every clase«f reader. "—iV/emen , * Journal. OCHE OPINING CHAPTERS OF " THE RIDDLE KIW BY MR JUSTIN McCarthy, m.p., WfX.li AEPSAB OK APRIL 2nd, is THE WEEKLY PEESS.