25 FEBRUARY 1928, Page 28

A MAID AMONG MEN. By Alexander Wrexe. (Putnino. 7s. 6d.)—The

maid is a lady's maid, in which role" the aristocratic French heroine masquerades in escaping from the desperate poverty and monotony of her home life. If American employers really treat their maids in the way depicted in this volume the American domestic service problem is amply explained, but, of course, no one acquainted with American life will for a moment believe in this caricature. However, the story possesses a certain swing and brightness which may perhaps be held to justify its existence.