4 MAY 1929, Page 34

WHO SHALL HANG ? By Marcus Magill. (Knopf. 7s. 6d.)—This

detective tale opens with a country house- party, where a number of ebullient young people are assembled., During dinner, Maurice Strang, the host, is called to the telephone, and does not reappear in time for the fireworks' in the garden. When the " Guy " is set aflame, it is found to' be stuffed with Maurice's murdered body. Who shall hang ?' Suspicion falls, ingeniously enough, upon various members; of the house-party _ as well as on Maurice's servant ; but etiquette forbids that we should disclose the surprising; climax. "While in no way. remarkable, this is quite a good' mystery story, pleasantly spiced with dialogue and love interest. - -