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Smart Novels [#2230, June 21, 1937] (William Stevens, 2d, 48pp, digest 5½" x 8½") Details supplied by Mike Ashley. 3 · Out of Love’s Crucible · Gale London · na

Smart Novels [#2415, January 6, 1941] (2½d, 36pp, cover by F. J. N.) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 3 · Love of Yesteryear · Gloria Hayden · nv 9 · The Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 18 · The Hidden Hand [Part ? of ?] · Evelyn Miller · sl

Smart Novels [#2417, January 20, 1941] (2½d, 36pp, cover by F. J. N.) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 3 · Married a Stranger · Vaughan Dryden · nv 9 · The Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 18 · The Price of Silence [Part ? of ?] · Alan Adair · sl 34 · Everyday Problems · Mrs. Lavender · cl 35 · Herbs and How to Use Them · Mrs. Lavender · cl

Smart Novels [#2419, February 3, 1941] (2½d, 36pp, cover by F. J. N.) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 3 · The Blue Flame · Brenda Cornish · nv 9 · The Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 18 · The Price of Silence [Part ? of ?] · Alan Adair · sl 35 · Herbs and How to Use Them · Mrs. Lavender · cl

Smart Novels [#2420, February 10, 1941] (2½d, 36pp, cover by F. J. N.) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 3 · Love’s Abiding Hour · Gale London · nv 9 · The Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 18 · The Price of Silence [Part ? of ?] · Alan Adair · sl 34 · Everyday Problems · Mrs. Lavender · cl 35 · Herbs and How to Use Them · Mrs. Lavender · cl

Smart Novels [#2421, February 17, 1941] (2½d, 36pp, cover by F. J. N.) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 3 · Friend or Rival? · Vaughan Dryden · nv 9 · The Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 18 · The Price of Silence [Part ? of ?] · Alan Adair · sl 33 · Herbs and How to Use Them · Mrs. Lavender · cl 34 · “Smart” Knitting Page · Anon. · ms

Smart Novels [#2425, March 17, 1941] (2½d, 36pp, cover by F. J. N.) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 3 · This Strange Heart · Barry Rogers · nv 9 · The Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 18 · Under Suspicion [Part ? of ?] · Nina Fenton · sl 32 · Everyday Problems · Mrs. Lavender · cl

Smart Novels [#2433, May 12, 1941] (2½d, 36pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 3 · Two Kisses · Vi Lincoln · nv 9 · The Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 18 · Under Suspicion [Part ? of ?] · Nina Fenton · sl

Smart Novels [#2434, May 19, 1941] (2½d, 36pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 3 · Lost Lover · Molly Moon · nv 9 · The Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 18 · Under Suspicion [Part ? of ?] · Nina Fenton · sl

Smart Novels [#2438, June 16, 1941] (2½d, 28pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Herbs and How to Use Them · Mrs. Lavender · cl 3 · Poor Rich Man · Anne Ward · nv 9 · The Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 27 · “Smart” Knitting Page · Anon. · ms

Smart Novels [#2470, January 26, 1942] (2½d, 20pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · A Wild Wooing · Vaughan Dryden · nv

Smart Novels [#2471, February 2, 1942] (2½d, 20pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · Yesterday’s Love · Caroline Chester · nv

Smart Novels [#2473, February 16, 1942] (2½d, 20pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · There Is My Heart · Hazel Storm · nv

Smart Novels [#2476, March 9, 1942] (2½d, 20pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · Make-Believe Love · Olga Wright · nv

Smart Novels [#2479, March 30, 1942] (2½d, 20pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · Love’s Counterfeit · Gloria Hayden · nv

Smart Novels [#2480, April 6, 1942] (2½d, 20pp, cover by F. J. N.) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · Love and Lallie · Anne Ward · nv

Smart Novels [#2482, April 20, 1942] (2½d, 20pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · The Sky Is High · Kathleen Burke · nv 20 · Everyday Problems · Mrs. Lavender · cl

Smart Novels [#2484, May 4, 1942] (2½d, 20pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · Lonesome Lover · Anne Ward · nv

Smart Novels [#2487, May 25, 1942] (2½d, 20pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · Time Brings Roses · Anne Ward · nv

Smart Novels [#2490, June 15, 1942] (2½d, 20pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · Love Comes of Age · Mona Moon · nv

Smart Novels [#2498, August 10, 1942] (2½d, 20pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · The Best Man · Brenda Cornish · nv 20 · Everyday Problems · Mrs. Lavender · cl

Smart Novels [#2746, May 26, 1947] (2½d, 20pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · New Love for Old · Gloria Hayden · nv

Smart Novels [#2939, February 5, 1951] (2½d, 28pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Influence of the Stars · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · Lure of Gold · Valerie Vincent · nv 28 · Everyday Problems · Mrs. Lavender · cl

Smart Novels [#3141, December 20, 1954] (William Stevens, Ltd.; London, 2½d, 28pp, digest, cover photo) Details supplied by John Eggeling. 2 · Horoscope · Mother Rachel · ms 3 · The College Secretary · Malcolm Trevor · nv 26 · Mrs. Lavender Replies · “Mrs. Lavender” · lt 27 · This Week’s Free Knitting Pattern · Anon. · ms

Smart Novels [#3153, March 14, 1955] (William Stevens, Ltd.; London, 2½d, 28pp, digest, cover photo) Details supplied by John Eggeling. 2 · Horoscope · Mother Rachel · ms 3 · The Man Between · Christine Cordell · nv 25 · Mrs. Lavender Replies · “Mrs. Lavender” · lt 26 · This Week’s Free Knitting Pattern · Anon. · ms

Smart Novels [#3154, March 21, 1955] (William Stevens, Ltd.; London, 2½d, 28pp, digest, cover photo) Details supplied by John Eggeling. 2 · Horoscope · Mother Rachel · ms 3 · Till I Find Love · Malcolm Trevor · nv 24 · A Song at Dawn · M. L. A. · pm 25 · Making Winter Vegetables Tasty · “Mrs. Lavender” · ar 26 · Mrs. Lavender Replies · “Mrs. Lavender” · lt 27 · This Week’s Free Knitting Pattern · Anon. · ms

Smart Novels [#3157, April 11, 1955] (William Stevens, Ltd.; London, 2½d, 28pp, digest, cover photo) Details supplied by John Eggeling. 2 · Horoscope · Mother Rachel · ms 3 · Mock Wedding · Gloria Hayden · nv 24 · The Coppice in Spring · M. T. · pm 25 · Mrs. Lavender Replies · “Mrs. Lavender” · lt 25 · This Week’s Free Knitting Pattern · Anon. · ms

Smart Novels [#3159, April 25, 1955] (William Stevens, Ltd.; London, 2½d, 28pp, digest, cover photo) Details supplied by John Eggeling. 2 · Horoscope · Mother Rachel · ms 3 · With All My Love · Gail London · nv 25 · Mrs. Lavender Replies · “Mrs. Lavender” · lt 26 · This Week’s Free Knitting Pattern · Anon. · ms

Smart Novels [#3165, June 6, 1955] (William Stevens, Ltd.; London, 2½d, 28pp, digest, cover photo) Details supplied by John Eggeling. 2 · Horoscope · Mother Rachel · ms 3 · Love Be My Judge · Leslie Winter · nv 24 · A Parting · S. J. · pm 25 · Mrs. Lavender Replies · “Mrs. Lavender” · lt 26 · This Week’s Free Knitting Pattern · Anon. · ms

Smart Novels [#3172, July 25, 1955] (William Stevens, Ltd.; London, 2½d, 28pp, digest, cover photo) Details supplied by John Eggeling. 2 · Horoscope · Mother Rachel · ms 3 · For a Sister’s Sake · Pat Moreland · nv 24 · This Week’s Free Knitting Pattern · Anon. · ms

Smart Novels [#3179, September 12, 1955] (William Stevens, Ltd.; London, 2½d, 28pp, digest, cover photo) Details supplied by John Eggeling. 2 · Horoscope · Mother Rachel · ms 3 · Her Desert Knight · Pat Moreland · nv 23 · My Heart’s Garden · M. B. B. · pm 24 · With a Packet of Jelly · “Mrs. Lavender” · ar 25 · Mrs. Lavender Replies · “Mrs. Lavender” · lt 26 · This Week’s Free Knitting Pattern · Anon. · ms

Smart Novels [#3186, October 31, 1955] (William Stevens, Ltd.; London, 2½d, 28pp, digest, cover photo) Details supplied by John Eggeling. 2 · Horoscope · Mother Rachel · ms 3 · To None Belonging · Christine Cordell · nv 25 · Mrs. Lavender Replies · “Mrs. Lavender” · lt 26 · This Week’s Free Knitting Pattern · Anon. · ms

Smart Novels [#3522, April 30, 1962] (3d, 28pp) Details supplied by Steve Holland. 2 · Your Stars This Week · Mother Rachel · cl 3 · The Golden Key · Garth Morgan · nv 26 · This Week’s Knitting Pattern · Anon. · ms 26 · Mrs. Lavender Replies · Mrs. Lavender · lt

Smart Romance Stories    (about)

Smart Romance Stories [December, 1938] (Union Publishing Company; Toronto, 15¢, 32pp, pulp) Details taken from eBay listing. Depression Love · Lorne Travis · ss Staged Murder · Jale Lorin · ss Cheatin’ Cheaters · Dale Forest · ss Shake Down · Henry C. Renault · ss Sob Sister · Rene Moreau · ss My Hero · Harold G. Parker · ss Marry the Boss’ Daughter · Constance Blanche · ss

The Smart Set    (about) The Smart Set—USA; Mar. 1900-Jul. 1930; William D’Alton Mann (1900), John A. Thayer (1900-1923), Hearst (1923-1930); monthly; standard format, on pulp paper, initially 25¢; became a big slick by 1925; editors Charles Hanson Towne & Arthur Griscom, Willard Huntington Wright (1913-1914), George Jean Nathan & H. L. Mencken (1914-1924); brought sophistication to muck-raking; authors included William Rose Benet, Frank Harris, Lord Dunsany, W. B. Yeats, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sinclair Lewis, James Branch Cabell, D. H. Lawrence, Joseph Conrad, George Moore, James Joyce, Eugene O’Neill, Gelett Burgess.

The Smart Set [v1 #1, March 1900] (Ess Ess Publishing Co., 25¢, 160pp+, standard) (Full Text) Details supplied by Richard Fidczuk. 1 · The Idle Born · H. C. Chatfield-Taylor & Reginald de Koven · na; “This story was awarded the $1,000 prize offered by The Smart Set for a prose satire”. 53 · A Life · Theodosia Garrison · pm 54 · A Butterfly of Fashion · Oliver Herford · pm 56 · The Social Insurance Co. · A. V. Winterroth · pm 56 · As It Happened · Edwin L. Sabin · pm 57 · The Phantom Duke · Edgar Saltus · ss 61 · The Subtleness of Dickie · Sewell Ford · pm 62 · The Dawn of Love · Frederic Fairchild Sherman · pm 63 · One of Cattermole’s Experiments · Julian Hawthorne · ss 79 · A Modern Mother · Julien Gordon · ss 86 · The Poppies · Minna Irving · pm 87 · Social Inconsistencies · Eliot Gregory · ss 90 · For a Lute · A. G. · pm 90 · Didn’t Know the Style · Tom P. Morgan · vi 91 · The Son of a New Woman · Miriam Michelson · ss 103 · It Was All Right · Tom Masson · pm 104 · Ashes of Roses · Arthur J. Stringer · pm 104 · The Harmony · Clinton Scollard · pm 105 · A Summer Journey in Russia [Part 1 of 2] · Mrs. Burton Harrison · ar 117 · To an Iris · Bliss Carman · pm 119 · A Gentleman of Virginia · John Regnault Ellyson · ss 123 · A March Idyl · R. K. Munkittrick · pm 124 · My Ladye’s Heart · Ella Wheeler Wilcox · pm 125 · If I Had a Million · Charles Vale · pm 127 · A Question of Caste · Gelett Burgess · ss 138 · A Mad Medley · R. K. Munkittrick · pm 139 · The Impressions of a Stage Horse · Sarah Cooper Hewitt · ss 141 · You Who Love Me · Richard Stillman Powell · pm 143 · A String of Beads · S. E. Benet · pm 143 · An Unaccountable Countess · Caroline K. Duer · ss 151 · Where It Seemed Always Afternoon · Charles Frederic Nirdlinger · ss 156 · Osman Aga · Clinton Scollard · pm 157 · The White Eclair · Guy Somerville · pm

The Smart Set [v1 #2, April 1900] (Ess Ess Publishing Co., 25¢, 160pp+, standard) (Full Text) Details supplied by Richard Fidczuk. 1 · A Maiden Diplomat · L. H. Bickford · na 68 · A Qualified Commandment · Tom P. Morgan · vi 69 · A Man’s Ideal · Ella Wheeler Wilcox · pm 70 · An Easter Episode · McCrea Pickering · pm 71 · The Toilet of Venus · Edgar Saltus · ss 75 · An Easter Soliloquy · Albert Bigelow Paine · pm 77 · A Modern Daughter · Julien Gordon · ss 82 · Too Prodigal · Tom Masson · pm 83 · The Other Chair · James Gardner Sanderson · ss 86 · The County Toast · Theodosia Garrison · pm 87 · The Gates of Circumstance · M. C. Aymar · ss 98 · At Parting · Clinton Scollard · pm 99 · The Revolution of English Society · Countess of Warwick · ar 104 · The Prettiest Thing · Joe Lincoln · pm 105 · The Aloofness of Lucy · Caroline K. Duer · ss 112 · A Bagatelle · T. M. · pm 112 · Sauve Qui Peut · Warwick James Price · pm 113 · A Summer Journey in Russia [Part 2 of 2] · Mrs. Burton Harrison · ar 125 · The Fascination of Alphonse · Max Pemberton · ss 130 · The Fruit Stand Italian · R. K. Munkittrick · pm 131 · In the Days of Jackman · John Regnault Ellyson · ss 136 · On Her Birthday · Burges Johnson · pm 137 · The Smart Set and the Stage · Clement Scott · ar 142 · A Familiar Story · Tom Masson · pm 143 · The Decision of the Dog · Richard Stillman Powell · ss 149 · The Man in the Watch · Charles Stokes Wayne · ss 154 · Romance, Then and Now · Jennie Betts Hartswick · pm 155 · The Way of a Maid with a Man · Richard Marsh · ss 160 · The Benedict’s Lament · Theodosia Garrison · pm