READABLE NOVELS.—Min Haroun Al-Raschid. By Jessie Douglas Kerruish. (Hodder and
Stoughton. 5s.)—This novel is a little confusing and difficult to follow in its hurry of events, but much may be forgiven for the sake of the vivid picture of Mesopotamia given us by the author. The part of the book which deals with Assyriological excavations in the Land of the Two Rivers furnishes most timely reading, and incidentally affords much detailed information as to the conditions under which our troops are fighting in that theatre of war.—Mr. Justice Driver. By B. Paul Neuman. (Same publishers and price.)—A well-written story concerned with the career of a young man who sacrifices everything in life to his ambition. Nevertheless, the attainment of his wishes turns at the last minute to ashes in his mouth.— The Devil's Carnival. By William Le Queux. (Hurst and Blackett. 6s.)—A pre-war story chiefly concerned with Diplomatic society.
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