Thunderclap. By John Brophy. (eric Partridge. 6s.)...
examples of Mr. Brophy's work, we will not judge him by this fantasy, which, despite amusing moments, is a little too heavy-footed for our taste.......
Top Storey Murder. By Anthony Berkeley. (hodder And...
6d.)—Begins with the discovery of a murdered woman in a ransacked room. The first part is dull, the second interesting and the third thrilling. Honours arc divided between......
New Novels
STAR DUST. By D. L. Murray. (Constable. 7s. 6d.)— The sordid and romantic aspects of circus life are both faithfully mirrored in this absorbing tale. Circus-born, convent-bred,......
The Holiday Omnibus. (gollancz. 7s. 6d.)—a One Volume...
three novels, short stories, chapters from life, poetry and The Barretls of W impole Street. A good bargain for those who like literature in the form of a " lucky dip."......
Evening Light. By Hugh De Selincourt. (chapman And Hall. 7s.
6d.)—This charming portrait of a Victorian woman and her relationship with two men is so tenderly and persuasively revealed by one of them, that to ques- tion the likelihood of......
Mock Turtle. -by Barnaby Brook. (toulmin. 7s. 6d.)—...
of eminent Victorians by an anonymous and presumably fictitious contemporary. An amusing idea and an amusing hotch-potch to dip into.......
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action Twopence Coloured, Penny Plain WHEN Mr. Brinig's first novel Singermann was published here last Spring it attracted a great deal of critical attention and praise. By......
One Night In Santa Anna. By Thomas Washington- Metcalfe....
7s. 6d.)—In this first volume of a trilogy, the author writes beautifully about many lovely things. His story of a ship and a woman, gallantry and romance should not be missed......
The Man With The Two Mirrors. By Edward Knoblock. (chapman
and Hall. 7s. 6d.)—This story, which really is a story, records the life history, business and love affairs of a dealer in antiques. The author knows his subject and makes the......
Some Books Of The Week
EDWARD CARPENTER wrote his own life in My Days and Dreams, but he left ample room for the delightful volume of recollections and tributes and estimates which a number of his......
A Pig In A Poke. By Rhys Davies. (joiner And
Steele. 7s. 6d.)—Fifteen short stories, mostly about the private lives of colliers, all tinged with bitter humour. They may appeal to those who like crudity, frankness and "......
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