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BUSINESS NOTICES. THE { WjdTulSl.ul xJttiioD ATTRACTIVE SERIAL BY A HRJHLY UL A R NO VIS LIS l\ THE RIDDLE RING, JUSTIN McOARTHY, 1 Author of " Dear Lady Disdain," " Cftmiola," "The Comet of a Seaaon," "Donna Quixote,. " A Fair Saxon," " The Rival , Vrineess," *"Jhe Waterdale Neighbours," ■'• Red Diamonds," &c, &o. A STOEY TO DELIGHT AND MYSTIFY THE MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY CIRCLE. ARRANGEMENTS have been eonclu»e.i\ whicii enable us to anuouuee that the Opening Chapter's appeared in the . WEEKLY PRESS ON APRIL 2nd, Of I "THE BIDDLE RIN6V' i Br Mb Jostln MoCabthy., M.P., Author of " Dear Lady Disdain," " Red Diamonds," •• Camiola," " The Dictator,"' " Alias Misanthrope, &b., &o. Also "The History of Our Own' Times,' ; "the fliatoiy pi the Four Georges,' 1 " "THE RIDDLE RING ,, IS CLEVER, I, LIFELIKE, CHARMING, UNCONVENTIONAL s MR justin McCarthy, m.p. Has played the'eeyeralrparte of politician journalist,, historian and novelist witl unique oredit and success. Opinions ma] differ with regard to bis politics, but it i universally acknowledged that Mr McCarthy !. is a man of exceptional ability and higl character. He is recognised as a leadinj and powerful journalist, whilst his "Histon of Onr Own Times" achieved phenomena succesa second only to that of Macaulay. No ?els, however, such as our new story, "THE EIDDLE BING," are his forte, as well as relaxation. Worki of fiction afford greater scope for hi imaginative genius, unrivalled experience and natural sympathy for various types o character. An atmosphere of cheerfulnes and humour seems to pervade all M. McCarthy's stories, which are essentially pleasant books. They are writteD in i eimple, refined style, which is distinctly refreshing. The reader instinctively feel that the author has enjoyed writing thee works, and reads the closing words wit] a sigh of regret. "THE BIDDLE BING" . opens with the discovery of a mystoriou ring by a young Englishman. He ha journeyed to Paria as a means of distractioi from the misery consequent on a rejectio, by h ; .s sweetheart, and is strolling througl one of the parks when he comes across a ring which poeaeaaes a peculiar inscription. THE OPENING CHAPTERS APPEARE) ON APRIL 2nd. BELOW WILL BE FOUND A VEV EXCERPTS FROM PRESS OPINION! ON MR MCCARTHY'S PREVIOU NOVELS :- "Though Mr MoCarthy writes wiih practised pen, he heut kept its fcaehnea ■ intact."— Standard. " Very refreshing."— Quardian. " One of the pureeb and sweetest c living storytellers. In each fltoriee a 'Misa Mieantfarope,' he safely challenge comparison with any author, dead or living as a novelist of manner*,— .Evening Newt an Post. "Bright, sparkling, entertaining. Abound in vivid and picturesque sidelights, draw with * strong and simple touch. "—Leed Mercury. ' ■ " Oae ie impressed . with the author' versatility and wide range of interests Essentially healthy, and may be recom mended to every class of reader. "-"Freeman' Journal. THE OPENING CHAPTERS OF " THE RIDDLE RING," BY MR justin McCarthy, m.p., _ AFPBARSDOV % APRIL 2nd IK . THE WEEKLY PRESS. N .