Show A great realistic novel robert appleton baa written a new novel which he calls violet the american sappho novel of bohemia it ie in reality the sappho of america and sir tafena for realistic co lorine haa been especially emphasized in his latest work the audacity ahn vividness tho startling frankness which characterized tho style and characters of mrs harry bt john and phillip stclair created tho greatest possible excitement in all circles all over the country and copcea of hia books have been sold within a year to an eager public everybody who remembers the daring with which he introduced trod living people into hia works and the boldness with which ho portrayed the actions manners and spirit of the smart aut in society will look forward wilh the keenest interest to the pages of violet the american sappho where bohemia will be portrayed by the pen of a man who has been described as the paul bourget of america |