1 AUGUST 1903, Page 23

The Mystery of Murray Davenport. By R. N. Stephens. (Eveleigh

Nash. 6s.)—It would quite spoil Mr. Stephens's story if we were to criticise his "mystery." All that we can say is that it is very ingeniously contrived, and that we are convinced it is an impossi- bility. That, however, need not trouble the reader. He will certainly be interested in the curious incident which Mr. Stephens introduces into his story. Nor can he fail to admire, we think, the way in which the love-interest of the story is joined on to the mystery plot. The dialogue, too, is excellent.