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READABLEI NOVELS.—Susan Proudleigh. By Herbert G. de Lisser. (Methuen and

Co. 6s.)—Mr. de Lisser's story takes place in Jamaica and Panama. It is amusing, but certainly lacking in refinement and brilliancy.—The Caves of Spend. 13y David Hennessy. (Hodder and Stoughton. 6s.)—This tale of crime is fairly ingenious; but it is much too long for so improbable a tale.—The Highwayman. By H. C. Bailey. (Methuen and Co. 6s.)—A. story most spirited, as is always Mr. Bailey's work, of the open road and of a gallant hero and heroine in the reign of Queen Anne.—Charles Quantrill. By Evelyn Apted. (Same publishers and price.) —This novel is very pleasantly written, but that does not atone for the fact that it is unquestionably dull.