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THE STORY
OF
Margaret Kent.
ByHENRY HAYES.
$1.50.
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The Springfield "Republican" says:—"In this we have the American novel pure and simple. The style is fascinating, the conversation witty and natural."
And the "Literary World" says:—"The author is at work with aims and impulses that are lofty. The book is uplifting. It is admirably written, interesting, strong, impressive, helpful."
And the "Critic" says:—"It is a dainty story, full of grace and tenderness and color. We feel her bewitching beauty to our finger tips."
And the Boston "Journal" says:—"The novel is thrilling with strong, healthy feeling, unusually marked with spontaneity and naturalness."
And the "Christian Register" says:—"Margaret Kent is so beautiful that one dreams of her after only reading about her."
And the Boston "Advertiser" says:—"In 'The Story of Margaret Kent' we have that rare thing in current literature,—a really good novel."
And the "Transcript" says:—"There is in the social setting a human life, deep and stirring, beautiful and real, which holds our interest, sympathy, and admiration."
And the Chicago "Inter-Ocean" says:—"In its brilliancy of touch, vivid delineation of character, and realistic truth, 'The Story of Margaret Kent' is one of the greatest novels of the day."
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Transcriber's NoteHyphenation and punctuation have been changed to be consistent throughout the text.Probable typographical errors were corrected: "instanteously," "thorougly," "acquiesence," "speculatious," "her's."Otherwise the original punctuation and spelling have been retained.A Table of Contents was added by the transcriber.
Transcriber's Note
Hyphenation and punctuation have been changed to be consistent throughout the text.
Probable typographical errors were corrected: "instanteously," "thorougly," "acquiesence," "speculatious," "her's."
Otherwise the original punctuation and spelling have been retained.
A Table of Contents was added by the transcriber.