The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-12-29

JOHN THOMPSON, BLoCkHEAD: AND NonFAN,
ION PORTRAITS: BY Louisa PaTr, autnor o.
dorothy Fox. Philadelphia j. b. L'ppln'
! colt & Co.
Dorothy Fox" made reputation for Its
author, both in England and in this country.
1t is one of the most delightful love stories
modern fction has produced, and has already
become too popular to praise. The present
volume of short stories by the same author
| evnces many OF her peculiar merits, and will
not disappoint expectation. 1t contains much
of that charming and quasi-unconscious humor
| which consists in making people talk and act
naturaly-a process which often results In
great amusement TO the observant locker. on.
MARQUIS AND MERCHANT. A Novel. By Nor
timer Collins. New York: D. Appleton l.
Co.
Mr.. Mortimer Colllns's slap-dash, haIum-
scarum style of romance is we'll known to our
readers. His novels form perfect Ola
podrida Of incongruous material, and one
page will easily contain game of chess, with
all the moves set down, recipe for ragout,
and desperate filtration. Absurd as be often
is, however, he is always amusing, and his
present book is one Of the most entertaining
he has yet written.
SIX MONTHS HENCE. BEHIND THE VEIL. B0s-
ton j. R. Osgood & Co.
These two novels are English reprints. The
author is q new candidate for popular favor,
and he Tor she) seems to have obtained con-
siderable share Of 1t In Eng and, and not entire
ly without desert. The tales belong to the in-
tense and domestic romantic school, and
though far from challenging comparison with
Jane Eyre" as some enthus' aslic critics have
declared, they display unusual constructive and
narrative powers.
For LACK OF GOLD. By Charles Gibbon, au-
thor OF robin Gray"
The scene Of this striking and original novel
is laid in Scotland, and the rugged strength,
stern faith, and enduring constancy of that
nursery Of heroes shine out in Its pages with
remarkable effect. The story though painful
| ia of great interest, ami bears merit-mark OF
lis own which is strong y indicative of the tai
ent and individuality OF its author.
A DAUGHTER OF HETH. By William Black,
author of"Love or Marriage"
This is another Scottish story, with the addi.
zion Of q French heroine, who is sketched
with all the grace and vigor which we have
| learned to associate with Mr.. Blacks name.
"CoQuelte" is one OF The most charming crea
tions we have ever encountered, and we dc
not envy the man whom she does not perfectly
conquer from first 10 last. The book is clever
touching and eloquent from cover to cover,
and has only the unusual fault Of being toe
short.
DUMroN ABBEY. BY T. A. Troliope, author
OF "Lindistarm Chase.
Mr.. T. a. Trolope is writer Of great
abiii y. His books are always Interesting
though they err sometimes on the side o1
coarseness, and always on that of improoa
bility. Both these faults are present in Q
striking form in his last book, wRich, though
very entertaining, cannot be commended fol
indiscriminate perusal.
HANNAH. By Mis-; Mulocb, author Of John
HALIFAX"
1t Is hard to bring charge of indecency
against the veteran authoress Of SO many good
books; but ii ladies will wlite novels with the
purpose Of curing social ills, they must eXpecl
their good to be evil spoken Of. Hannah" is
intended to prove that marriage with de-
ceased wife's sister unlawful in England)
should be permitted. The special object may
be good one, but in the Interests Of genera
morality the book must be condemned fol
many scenes and passages.
The last four books are published by Harper
& Brothers, and all the above may be found al
Fogarle's Book Depository.