28 MARCH 1931, Page 38

THE HOUSE IN THE HIGH STREET. By Mrs. Henry Dudeney.

(Collins. 7s. 6d.)—Five generations of Cordelia's family had lived in Lewes High Street before she tried to struggle-out of her Victorian groove and fought against Duty to Family, conventions and conscience. The' Story of her "Battle of Lewes" makes good but not inspiring reading.