27 DECEMBER 1930, Page 24

THE GOVERNOR OF KATTOWITZ. By Graham Seton. (Thornton Butterworth. 75.

6d.)—We have here a book of intrigue and espionage, so thrillingly and convincingly written that it is difficult to believe the author is not recording actual facts, which a certain Col. Hutchison has seen on the spot. The first chapter, which describes the post-War alteration of the map of Europe and the geography of a Silesian village, is a little dry, but the author soon introduces us to Hans, the hero. The whole story of this young man's life as a German Secret Service Agent, his dealings with the Governor of Kattowitz, his love affair and of a certain mag- nificently kept promise is most dramatically told.