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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7915, 6 April 1887, Page 4

IW"EW AND -ORILLIANT a A fJ.AME OP /"IHANCE," .BY ELLA J. CURTIS (Shirley Smith), Author of "The Favourite of Fortune," " All For 1 Herself," '* His Last Stake," " Lovoll* ; i ; ' Whim, &c &c. WILL COMMENCE IN THE , NEW ZEALAND HERALD ON SATURDAY NEXT, APRIL 9, We have the utmost pleasure In stating that arrangements have boon made whereby our readers will have the earliost possible opportunity of perusing an entirely now and powerfully-written story, from the pen of ELLA J. CURTIS, a rapidly-rising novelist whose works have obtained a truly gratifying share of public appreciation , Wnilo writing under the literary dlaguiso of "SHIRLEY SMITH," our author attracted marked attention, her earlier works displaying a reserve of strength and resource that has been abundantly verified by the high character of her subsequent productions, . i ."."..-. ELLA J. CURTIS'S stories are distinguished by their charming and attractive style, boldly-conceived and well-planned plots, briskness of movement and brightness of diction ; and \tc .-.■•._ promise our readers a treat in he; forthcoming original story. Tho story has beon expressly written for newspaper publication, and, as we have a Iready intimated the opening chapters will appear in the NEW ZEALAND HERALD . ■ . ■■ ~: ON SATURDAY, APRIL 9, ISS7. "A GAME OF CHANCE" s the story of a deeply-laid plot, in unravelling which we are introduced to characters in whose destinies we become thoroughly interested — enchantod by the novelist's art. The opening scene is the departure for India of a regiment in which one of the chief actors in this descriptive drama holds a commission. Our sympathies are with the gallant troops, and with the friends watching their departure from Old England. r&£?3 x *The ffifoNTirxT Summary will •**23 henceforth be published on Monday morning — the day on which the Mail closes. Country settlers, and others, c.'i forwarding 3d. stamp to the Publisher, can have a copy of the Summary posted to the United Kingdom, or any part of the British Possessions. Yearly subscription fin advance), As. Qd.f if booked, 6s.