2 MAY 1903, Page 23

The Star Dreamer. By Agnes and Egerton Castle. (Constable and

Co. 6s.)—The best thing in this novel is the description of the old house of Bindon-Cheveral. In it the authors have brought before the eyes of their readers a picture full of the charm which attaches to. the ancient houses of England. The inhabitants of Bindon are, however, not so attractive. They lack :vitality, and consequently they do not affect the reader ao greatly as the scene they are set in. There is a sub-flavour of mystery about most of them which would be impressive if the authors had been successful in making it credible. As they have not so succeeded, the story is inclined to drag, and some readers may find it difficult to take sufficient interest in the dramatis personae to follow them to the happy ending of their troubles.