17 NOVEMBER 1888, Page 39

The Mystery of Askdale. By Edith Ileraud. (Digby and Long.)—This

is a somewhat foolish and unpleasant tale. A sensational story cannot depend on its plot alone for interest, unless that plot be remarkably good. Unfortunately, Miss Heraud's plot is not remarkably good, and she does depend on it entirely. As may be imagined, the result is not very satisfactory.