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Mrs. Ames. By E. F. Benson. (hodder And Stoughton. 6s.)— .

Mr. Benson gives the impression of having taken over his latest novel far more serious trouble than usual. At any rate, there is more close observation and description of the......

Fictio N.

THE GATE OPENERS. t THE two ladies who collaborate under the name of " L. Montgomery" have given us in The Gate Openers a brilliant fantasia on a historical theme—the Rebecca......

Tryfield. By • G. And M. Hayling. (hodder And Stoughton.

6s.)—This is a very prolix and painstaking novel, telling in immense detail of the second marriage of a widower and-a widow, who both have families. The interest of the story......

,readable Noviils.—honoors Easy. By Mrs. J. O. Arnold....

Co. 6s.)—A learned man leaves his money to • anyone who completes his researches,-with, reversion to his step- daughter. The reader is pleasantly occupied in' finding how Iong......