A Chain of Evidence
_Romances by DAVID POTTER_
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The Lady of the Spur
The scenes of this delightful romance are set in the southwestern partof New Jersey, during the years 1820-30. An unusual situation developswhen Tom Bell, a quondam gentleman highwayman, returns to take up theoffices of the long-lost heir, Henry Morvan. Troubles thicken about himand along with them the romance develops. Through it all rides "The Ladyof the Spur" with a briskness, charm, and mystery about her that give anunusual zest to the book from its very first page.
Third edition. Colored frontispiece by Clarence F. Underwood. 12mo. Cloth, $1.50.
I Fasten a Bracelet
Why should a young well-bred girl be under a vow of obedience to a manafter she had broken her engagement to him? This is the mysterioussituation that is presented in this big breezy out-of-doors romance.When Craig Schuyler, after several years' absence, returns home, andwithout any apparent reason fastens on Nell Sutphen an iron bracelet. Asequence of thrilling events is started which grip the imaginationpowerfully, and seems to "get under the skin." There is a vein of humorthroughout, which relieves the story of grimness.
Frontispiece in color by Martin Justice. 12mo. Decorated cloth, $1.25 net.
An Accidental Honeymoon
A sparkling and breezy romance of modern times, the scenes laid inMaryland. The plot is refreshingly novel and delightfully handled. Theheroine is one of the "fetchingest" little persons in the realms offiction. The other characters are also excellently drawn, each standingout clear and distinct, even the minor ones. The dialogue of the storyis remarkably good, and through it all runs a vein of delightful humor.
Eight illustrations in color by George W. Gage. Marginal decorations on each page. 12mo. Ornamental cloth, $1.35 net.