31 MAY 1902, Page 24

The Lion's Whelp. By Amelia Barr. (T. Fisher Unwin. 6s.)—

Mrs. Barr has, at least, come very near to success in the very difficult task of writing a genuine historical tale. The story of adventure is always easy, and the great struggle of Cavalier and Roundhead, with its variety of interests, its fa-niliar localities, and the obvious romantic element, supplies as go ad a theme as any. Mrs. Barr aims at something higher, and certainly does not fail. There is some fine character study in her work, and a commendable breadth of treatment.