10 MARCH 1894, Page 27

Sons of the Vikings. By John Gunn. (Nelson and Sons.)—This

is a somewhat complicated story of the French War. There is a villainous laird, who turns out to be a "claimant." Other characters, among whom the two friends, Eric and Willie, are conspicuous, play an important part ; and there is no lack of incidents, though these are not always as skilfully managed as they might be. The most effective thing in the tale is the death of the laird's father.