14 SEPTEMBER 1889, Page 22

Bella - Demonia. By Selina Dolaro. (H. J. Crane.)—When we say that

the plot of this tale is bound up with Russian crimes, the Third Section, and international diplomacy, and that it is dramatic, we have mentioned the chief points of importance in Bella-Demonia. It is a decidedly vigorous novel, with plenty of incident and some strong characters in it. The writer shows great skill in massing all the characters together in the final act, and playing them off against each other. We find a little difficulty in recognising Vyvian Fane in his altered position ; the reader should have been allowed a chance of perceiving his identity. Bella-Demonia should be dramatised.