Conquest. By Frances Fleetwood. (Allen and Unwin. 21s.) ' This
may easily be taken as a textbook by all who are interested in the theatre and in one of the oldest theatrical families of this country. Miss Fleetwood rounds off her book in the last chapters by her references to one of the finest actors of our time— Francis Lister. He was one of the few who could play Shakespeare with ease, and also light comedy along the lines of Sir Gerald du Maurier, and be equally at home in both spheres. Unfortunately he had worries which may have caused him to concentrate less on his career than others more fortunate; then, just when he was winning the battle against these setbacks, his life was cut short by an incurable illness. I give full marks to the author for her tireless research and detailed study of her subject. H. B.
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