Susannah and One Elder. By E.- Maria Albanesi. (Methuen and
Co.- 6s.)—We cannot say that we like this book, but it is not so bad as the highly objectionable title would lead one to expect. Susannah makes a very pretty picture, though we cannot imagine how she came to be the daughter of such a mother, and of the same parentage and upbringing of so detestable a sister. Emma compro- mises herself with Adrian Thale, and in order to avert her husband's suspicions induces her sister Susannah to pretend an engagement with Thale. When this seems likely to end in a serious attach- ment, she becomes frantically jealous, and suggests pretty plainly to her sister that she is really guilty. As for the Elder, he is not essential to the story; anyhow, he is wronged by the suggestion of the title. But what a subject for a story ! Madame Albanesi in her next book will, we hope, find a pleasanter theme for the display of her unquestioned talent.
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