REVIEWS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3750, 4 February 1928, Page 4

REVIEWS.

‘‘The Hermit of Far End,” by Margaret Pedler. This new novel from the pen of the “Queen of Romance,” will find a ready sale locally. “The Hermit of Far End” will entrance the readers with its graphic description of the life of Garth Trent, who had erected a barrier between himself and the world and the dramatic story of how that bander was broken down and how love came to this lonely msn, bringing comfort for the bitter pain he so bravely endured for another, makes delightful fiction.

“The Proper Place,” by 0. Douglas.

0. Douglas will be remembered as the author of “Penny Plain” and “The Setons.” His latest novel, just to hand, is entitled “The Proper Place,” and will gladden the heart of his many admirers. It is a story which reads as though it were a chronicle of the doing of your personal fi’iends. Accredited 01ie of the most charming stories of late years. “The Dancing Floor,” by John Buchan.

John Buchan presents his latest .novel entitled “The Dancing Floor,” a story of intriguing excitement such as has made the author fa,'mous. Those who have read “The Three Hostages,” “The Thirty-nine Steps” and other novels by this author will at once be attracted to “The Dancing Floor.” A gripping and entertaining story. “At the Villa Rose,” by A. E. W. Mason.

This new novel from the pen of A. E. W. Mason is exciting and fascinating. A detective story of thrilling and shaking mystery. Read “At The Villa Rost,” and meet M. Hanand, the great French detective. He will capture your attention and hold you tensely interested as you follow line by line the author’s uncanny tale.