The Night that Brings Out Stars. By Georgette Agnew. (W.
Heinemann. 6s.)-There are passages in this story that make one feel hopeful about Mrs. Agnew's literary future. The Italian scenes, for instance, are excellent, especially that in which Felicity makes the acquaintance of her nephew Rinaldo. This nephew plays an important part in the little drama, and always does it well. In Felicity herself we feel but small interest. When she seeks to earn her living by literature something like weariness comes over the reader. This is a story which must be told with much freshness if it is to please. We would suggest to Mrs. Agnew that she should be more sparing of ornament. Here is something about the " Stars " :—" Gleaming, beckoning, guiding, the golden lamps climbed smilingly and jewel-wise to the blue-black dome of night." Does not • that suggest " Della Cruses." ?
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