Concerning Oliver Knox. By G. Colmore. (T. Fisher lJnwin.)— For
a tale of gruesome horror, recommend us to Mr. Colmore. We have rarely, if ever, come across anything more utterly revolting than the story of Oliver Knox's revenge. There is no denying that the story is powerfully written, and that the plot is handled with considerable skill. Indeed, had the author been content with sensationalism a little less horrible, he might well have given us an attractive novel. But it would be somewhat difficult to describe Concerning Oliver Knox as attractive. It is to be regretted, for Mr. Colmore shows decided talent for character-painting. Lavinia is drawn with a skill and delicacy that most will appreciate. The little we have of her father is also good. But Oliver Knox himself is absurdly overdrawn. Indeed, he is something less than human. On the whole, we cannot recommend the book.
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