24 JULY 1915, Page 22

RBADABLII NOVELS.—Oliver. By B. Paul Neuman. (Smith, Elder, and Co.

6s.)—Mr. Neuman's story of a man who raised himself from his environment, and of his influence on his son, is well written, although with no especial perception.—The Stanhope Gate Mystery. By Robert Mach ray. (F. V. White and Co. 6s.)—This drama of blackmail is poor in style and somewhat obvious ; but a pleasant love interest is interwoven in it.