13 DECEMBER 1924, Page 34

IN THE LAND OF SHAME. By Major Charles Gilson. (Roy's

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Mystery and adventure of a nightmarish kind. A swindler is defeated at his own game ; and the two heroes go of to Africa in search of a magic plant -that, manufactured into a nerve-tonic, will make their fortunes. Contains some pre- posterous characters and gruesome incidents but is well told.