23 DECEMBER 1922, Page 28

THE BROKEN SIGNPOST. By Sydney Tremayne (John Lane. 7s. 6d.

net.)—Blossom, the beautiful Italian orphan, runs away from Tregaviskey (Cornwall) and becomes a cinema star. She gambles, accepts motor-cars from her admirers, and steals pearl necklaces. Mark, a village fisher- boy, her foster-brother, falls in love with her and breaks his heart. But always, at home in dear Tregaviskey, Meg, the vicar's daughter, is waiting for him.