The Other Mrs. Jacobs. By Mrs. Campbell Praed. (J. Long.
6s.)—There is an element of melodrama about Mrs. Campbell Praed's new novel, which contrasts rather sharply with the every- day character of its raise-en-scene. The most attractive person in the story is Susan Pengelley, the humble companion of the heroine. But the adjective "humble" is an anachronism, as companions nowadays are very properly not humble, and this one is no exception to the rule. As she has, however, no vital con- nection with the story, the figure of Susan Pengelley is perhaps drawn in rather too much detail ; it is, indeed, impossible to help suspecting that Mrs. Praed when she began the book intended Susan to play a more prominent part in the plot. The book is fairly good reading and the characters are distinct and lifelike.
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