15 OCTOBER 1932, Page 30

GOLD OF TOULOUSE. By John Clayton. (Heinemann.

8s. Wherever La Blanca Rosa was, there would be adventure." In Toulouse in 1209 there were-battle, torture, bloodshed and intrigue in her honour. Mr. Clayton deals in wholesome romance of a Very high quality, writing with 'immense Viistb.'of .Criisaders, and troubadours, and putting vigorous characters into even more vigorous action.