26 JUNE 1897, Page 43

The Queen's Mu. By G. A. Henty. 3 vols. (Chatto

and Windus.) —This is not the usual form in which we are accustomed to see Mr. Henty's stories. Somehow The Queen's Cup does not look quite up to his average in this somewhat imposing shape. We look for more literary distinction than we find. The conver- sations are too long and not sufficiently pointed. But the story has many merits. The narrative of the pursuit is very exciting. The main incident belongs rather to the romance than to the noveL But, this being allowed for, we have an excellent piece of work in the latter portion of the story.