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BUSINESS NOTICES. . a S .THE i WEEKLY PBESS; ATTRACTIVE SERIAL BY A HIGHLY POPULAR NOVELIST. THE

RIDDLE RING. BY justin McCarthy, Author of "Dear Lady Disdain," "Camiola," " The Comet of a Season," *' Donna Quixote, " A Fair Saxon," " The Rival Princess," "Ihe Waterdale Neighbours," " Rad Diamonds," See, &c. A STORY TO DELIGHT AND MYSTIFY THE MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY CIRCLE. ARRANGEMENTS have been oonoluded , which enable us to announce that the Opening Chapters will appear iv the WEEKLY PRESS 1 ON APRIL 2nd, OF " THE RIDDLE RING," By Mr Justin McCarthy, M.P., Author of " Dear Lady Disdain," " Rod Diamonds," "Camiola," "The Dictator," "Miss Misanthrope," &c, &c Also " The History of Our Own Times," "The History of the Four Georges," &c.

"THE RIDDLE RING" IS CLEVER, LIFELIKE, CHARMING, unconventional, mr justin McCarthy, m.p. Has played the several parts of politician, journalist, historian and novelist, with uuique credit and success. Opinions may differ with regard to his politics, but ib is universally acknowledged that Mr McCarthy is a man of exceptional ability and high character. He is recognised aa a leading aod powerful journalist, whilst his "History of Our Own Times" achieved phenomenal success second only to that of Macaulay. Novels, however, suoh as our new story, « THE RIDDLE RING," are his forte, as well as relaxation. Works of fiction afford greater Bcope for his imaginative genius, unrivalled experience, and natural sympathy for various types ot character. An atmosphere of cheerfulness and humour seems to pervade all Mr McCarthy's stories, which are essentially pleasant books. They are written in simple, refined style, which is distinctly refreshing. The reader instinctively feels that the author has enjoyed writing these works, and reads the olosiog words with a sigh of regret. "THE RIDDLE RING" opens with the discovery, of a mysterious ring by a young Englishman. He has journeyed to Paris as a meant? of distraction from the misery consequent on a rejection by his sweetheart, and is strolling through oue of the parks when he comes across a ring which possesses a peculiar inscription. THE OPENING CHAPTERS WILL

APPEAR 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. -—Guardian. "One of the purest and sweeteßt of living storytellers. In such stories as 'Miss Misanthrope,' he safely challenges comparison with any author, dead or living, as a novelist of manners,— Evening News and Post. "Bright, sparkling, entertaining. Abonnds 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 class of reader."— Freeman s Journal. THE OPENING CHAPTERS OF « THE RIDDLE RING," BY mr justin McCarthy, M.P., WILL AFPBAR OK APBIL 2nd IN THE WEEKLY PRESS.