13 JUNE 1903, Page 23

The Ghost. By Mrs. Campbell Praed. (Everett and Co. 3s.

fkL) —The beginning of this story, as long as the scene lies in Australia, is readable, if rather commonplace. But when the author transports her characters to London the plot wears very thin indeed. It is difficult to take much interest either in the- beautiful Adela, who publishes other people's stories, or in Chrissy Smith, " the ghost," who writes Adela's second novel. It cannot. be said that the story is worthy of Mrs. Campbell Praed's pen.