False Coin. and True ? By F. F. Montr4sor. (Hutchinson
and Co.)—This tale is not one whit inferior to those by which Miss Montrisor has made her reputation. Monsieur Moreze, conjuror, hypnotist, &c., finds in a Bristol lodging-house an ill-treated "general servant," in whom his quick eye discerns great possi- bilities in the medium line. Linda develops these faculties, and others also. She is simple, affectionate, with a strong grip of the right. Her position is, as may be suppos ad, a difficult one. It is complicated by various circumstances, as, e.g., the jealousy of a rival whom Monsieur Moreze has dispossessed in her favour. Then comes the great crisis of the story. The girl is loved by, and loves, an honest, sturdy Scotchman, who naturally hates the whole business in which she is engaged, and has the meanest opinion of Monsieur. Further we will not follow the story. It must suffice to say that it is admirably managed, and is, as a study of character, nothing short of excellent. We must not omit to give a special word of praise to Nanette.
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