5 JANUARY 1929, Page 25

There is something new about Battle-Line Narratives, by Mr. H.

E. Harvey (Brentano's, 6s.). They are very loosely put together, yet the author knows how to produce a remark- able effect. The scenes he depicts are terrible ; the impression created one of intense suffering ; yet no sense of despair and no flavour of bitterness is to be found in them. As little sensational as sentimental, the writer yet contrives to convey his conviction that such suffering is worth while. It is admirably done ! * * * *