A novel of society life in Washington.
The great success of Mr. Chatfield-Taylor's society novels gives
assurance of a large sale to this new story. It can hardly be denied
that few persons in this country are better qualified to treat the
"smart set" in various American cities, and the life in diplomatic
circles offers an unusually picturesque opportunity.
Mr. Chatfield-Taylor has brought out a fourth novel, and one which is
distinctly a gain in style over his previous achievements in that line.
As a series of society scenes the panorama of the book is perfect. A
dinner at the Hungarian embassy is detailed with much humor, great
pictorial power and keen knowledge. The dialogue may be characterized
heartily as crisp, witty, and sparkling. Mr. Chatfield-Taylor proves
himself a past master of epigram; and if society were to talk a tenth
as well as he represents there would be no cause for accusing it of
frivolity.--_Chicago Times-Herald_.
16mo. Cloth. With ten full-page illustrations by Raymond M. Crosby.
Fifth thousand. $1.50.