12 APRIL 1919, Page 21

does it very well.—The 1Vidow. By Mrs. Baillie Rey- nolds.

(Cassell. 7s. net.)—A romantic post-war story in which it appears that South-Eastern Europe is to remain a seething centre of political intrigue with eoimtless little dynasties still in the enjoyment of their thrones. The intelligent reader watching the present state of affairs will wonder whether this will come to pass.