22 AUGUST 1903, Page 24

Sweet "Doll" of Haddon Hall. By J. E. Muddock. (J.

Long. 6s.)—Mr. Muddock has not succeeded in making the personages of his story live. They appear on the stage, and walk about clothed in correct historical costume, but somehow they are not at all convincing. The actual love story of Dorothy Vernon is a charming one, and it is a pity that this book is not more success- ful in making it live again.