2 JULY 1927, Page 30

Daniel Quayne. By J. S. Fletcher. (Herbert Jenkins, Ltd. 2s.

6d.)—Mr. Fletcher has given us a well-told story, in which love, faithlessness and a final tragedy of revenge bear their part. The setting is a country farm, the characterization clear and dramatic. Daniel Quayne is a quiet, steady-going lad whose heart is won by Rosanna Lovesome, a fellow-servant with himself to Campion, the farmer. The two are betrothed, but Rosanna is a light-o--love, and betrays Daniel, not once nor twice. The master means well, but is attracted to Rosanna himself during Daniel's absence in hospital. There comes a rick-fire ; in the confusion Quayne discovers the guilty secret and kills the lovers, bringing himself to the gallows. There is distinction in the tale.