26 NOVEMBER 1927, Page 19

Some Books of the Week

IT was by a happy chance that we learned of a remarkable novel written by an unknown Irish girl. So unusual and so refreshing is it to acclaim a new writer of genius, that we Make no apology to our readers for transferring to the most prominent part of our review pages. the criticism of Hanging Johnny, sent to us by one of our very trusted reviewers.

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