The House of the WizardByM. Imlay Taylor12mo, $1.25“The House of the Wizard” is a tale of life in England in the time of King Henry VIII, and is a fresh proof of Miss Taylor’s versatility. The Wizard is an astrologer and miracle-monger such as the superstition of those days stood in awe of, and through him are united the various threads of interest in the novel. The main interest is furnished by the love story of Betty Carew, who was maid-of-honor to two of Henry’s ill-fated queens, and thus the reader obtains vivid glimpses of the lively court-history of the period. The reader will enjoy the vigorous portraiture, the dramatic force of the scenes, and the quaint dialogue, which bears the impress of the England of long ago.“This story is a strong, well-studied and striking reproduction of the social and political conditions of the age of King Henry VIII.... As a romance, it is swift, overflowing with life and action.... In respect to the dramatic vividness and force of her picture, Miss Taylor shows the unerring instinct of the born story-teller.”Chicago Chronicle“‘The House of the Wizard’ is a bit of English history set into a sweet and charming love story.... One turns to a straightforward story of simple romance and adventure like this with something like genuine relief. It is bracing, after a course of problem novels. The author has evidently studied history carefully to give her tale the proper environment.”The Detroit Free PressOTHER BOOKS BY MISS TAYLOROn the Red Staircase, 12mo, $1.25“A most vivid and absorbing tale of love and adventure.”The Churchman, New YorkAn Imperial Lover, 12mo, $1.25“Skillfully constructed, well written, and thoroughly interesting.”The Spectator, LondonA Yankee Volunteer, 12mo, $1.25“A story fraught with such exquisite beauty as is seldom associated with history.”Boston TimesSold by all booksellers, or mailed on receipt of price bythe publishers,A. C. McCLURG & CO.,Chicago
The House of the WizardByM. Imlay Taylor12mo, $1.25“The House of the Wizard” is a tale of life in England in the time of King Henry VIII, and is a fresh proof of Miss Taylor’s versatility. The Wizard is an astrologer and miracle-monger such as the superstition of those days stood in awe of, and through him are united the various threads of interest in the novel. The main interest is furnished by the love story of Betty Carew, who was maid-of-honor to two of Henry’s ill-fated queens, and thus the reader obtains vivid glimpses of the lively court-history of the period. The reader will enjoy the vigorous portraiture, the dramatic force of the scenes, and the quaint dialogue, which bears the impress of the England of long ago.“This story is a strong, well-studied and striking reproduction of the social and political conditions of the age of King Henry VIII.... As a romance, it is swift, overflowing with life and action.... In respect to the dramatic vividness and force of her picture, Miss Taylor shows the unerring instinct of the born story-teller.”Chicago Chronicle“‘The House of the Wizard’ is a bit of English history set into a sweet and charming love story.... One turns to a straightforward story of simple romance and adventure like this with something like genuine relief. It is bracing, after a course of problem novels. The author has evidently studied history carefully to give her tale the proper environment.”The Detroit Free PressOTHER BOOKS BY MISS TAYLOROn the Red Staircase, 12mo, $1.25“A most vivid and absorbing tale of love and adventure.”The Churchman, New YorkAn Imperial Lover, 12mo, $1.25“Skillfully constructed, well written, and thoroughly interesting.”The Spectator, LondonA Yankee Volunteer, 12mo, $1.25“A story fraught with such exquisite beauty as is seldom associated with history.”Boston TimesSold by all booksellers, or mailed on receipt of price bythe publishers,A. C. McCLURG & CO.,Chicago
The House of the Wizard
ByM. Imlay Taylor
12mo, $1.25
“The House of the Wizard” is a tale of life in England in the time of King Henry VIII, and is a fresh proof of Miss Taylor’s versatility. The Wizard is an astrologer and miracle-monger such as the superstition of those days stood in awe of, and through him are united the various threads of interest in the novel. The main interest is furnished by the love story of Betty Carew, who was maid-of-honor to two of Henry’s ill-fated queens, and thus the reader obtains vivid glimpses of the lively court-history of the period. The reader will enjoy the vigorous portraiture, the dramatic force of the scenes, and the quaint dialogue, which bears the impress of the England of long ago.
“This story is a strong, well-studied and striking reproduction of the social and political conditions of the age of King Henry VIII.... As a romance, it is swift, overflowing with life and action.... In respect to the dramatic vividness and force of her picture, Miss Taylor shows the unerring instinct of the born story-teller.”
Chicago Chronicle
“‘The House of the Wizard’ is a bit of English history set into a sweet and charming love story.... One turns to a straightforward story of simple romance and adventure like this with something like genuine relief. It is bracing, after a course of problem novels. The author has evidently studied history carefully to give her tale the proper environment.”
The Detroit Free Press
OTHER BOOKS BY MISS TAYLOR
On the Red Staircase, 12mo, $1.25
“A most vivid and absorbing tale of love and adventure.”The Churchman, New York
“A most vivid and absorbing tale of love and adventure.”
The Churchman, New York
An Imperial Lover, 12mo, $1.25
“Skillfully constructed, well written, and thoroughly interesting.”The Spectator, London
“Skillfully constructed, well written, and thoroughly interesting.”
The Spectator, London
A Yankee Volunteer, 12mo, $1.25
“A story fraught with such exquisite beauty as is seldom associated with history.”Boston Times
“A story fraught with such exquisite beauty as is seldom associated with history.”
Boston Times
Sold by all booksellers, or mailed on receipt of price bythe publishers,
A. C. McCLURG & CO.,Chicago