2d Emile Zola 1880 novel - could be Nina? 3d Horizontal parallel slats (7) L _ U _ R _ S 5a Principals of a reform (8) C _ _ _ T _ S _ 17a A Brownish-yellow quartz (7) C _ T _ I _ E 21a A technique of monochrome painting (9) _ R _ S _ I _ _ E 24d Opposite or contrary (7) I _ _ _ R _ E 27a A movement or action requiring dexterity or skill (9) _ A _ O _ _ _ _ E 29d An appendage on certain seeds (4) _ R _ L Sorry I didn't think I needed so many!! Cheers in advance.