13 MARCH 1909, Page 23

Noblesse Oblige. By M. E. Francis. (John Long. 6s.)—Mrs. Francis

Blundell has left her beloved West Country and given us a charming sketch of an episode among the einigris in London at the time of the French Revolution. The only part of the book which the reader will find difficulty in believing is the account of the duel which did not take place. The little story, though very slight, is gracefully and pleasingly told, and the account of the heroiao's journey to Paris contains one or two exciting episodes.