12 NOVEMBER 1965, page 29

From Magic To Murder

MEDIAEVAL romances hold more magic in their stark rhythms and alliteration than the most skilfully contrived modern fantasy. King Horn (Macmillan, 16s.) is a retelling, by Kevin......

Wise Guys

IT is best to sample the vintage wine first. Harry Behn's outstanding Omen of the Birds (Gollancz, 15s.) is about the Etruscans, 'impul- sive, generous, amused, loving this......