19 NOVEMBER 1927, Page 30

SOLDIER BORN. By COnal O'Riordaii. (Collins. 7s. 6d.) —Mr. Conal

O'Riordan needs no introduction as a writer of historical fiction. Soldier Born is a worthy successor to Adam of Dublin and will be enjoyed by all who like a straight- forward narrative of boyish love and adventure. The- author has given us some vivid little pictures of old-time WeStminster scholars and of the very fascinating Princess Charlotte. He promises hews of the nine characters in- a.

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