The Lord of Dynevor. By E. Everett-Green. (T. Nelson and
Sons.)—This is a stirring enough tale of Wales during the war- fare which Edward I. waged against the Principality. It relates the fortunes of the House of Dynevor, in the persons of four brothers, the sons of Res Vychard. The ultimate success of the eldest in reclaiming his heritage is founded on the tradition that Res Wendot escaped from captivity. Whatever may have been his fate, Miss Everett-Green has made an interesting hero of him, and has made the best use of legend for her purpose. We have a lifelike picture of the turbulent state of the Welsh frontier, and the innate ferocity of the wild patriotic Celts struggling for their freedom. We cannot help thinking the conversation adopted by her characters almost too formal, but we are glad to say it becomes less marked as the story progresses. The Lord of Dynevor is a readable tale, though it does not show Miss Everett-Green at her best.
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