REVIEWS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3870, 13 November 1928, Page 1

REVIEWS.

W;e have just received the following review books from Messrs Hodder and Stohgliton Ltd.: — “Bitter Heritage,” by Margaret Pedler. In this novel the writer excels any previous work. “Bitter Heritage” lacks nothing of lustre and the characters are excellently blended. A story of Herrick, who at the early age of seventeen, "on her father’s death, has to face life with a serious handicap. The story of her light against overwhelming odds makes interesting reading. The book, like the heroine, glows with vitality and it is impossible for the reader to guess the end until the last page is turned up. “To-morrow’s Tangle,” by the same authoress, is the original, title to a beautifully-planned novel. A love story which has many thrills and is replete with incident, not the least of which is when the heroine falls over the cliff, fortunately landing, on a ledge, where she is_ rescued by the hero after being forced to spend a night on the narrow ledge of rock. As interesting as all previous novels from the pen of the “Queen of Romance.” “The Clue of the Twisted Candle,” by Edgar Wallace. This latest work from the pen of the famous mystery writer will be 'welcomed by local readers desiring something out of the ordinary in the sensational line. It has often been said that it is impossible not to be thrilled by Edgar Wallace, but this was never more true than in the case of “The Clue of the Twisted . Candle.” A thriller supreme. Once started it is impossible tojput this novel down until completed. “Chipsteed of the Lone Hand,” by Sydney Holder. Horler adds further laurels'to his already fa’mous name as a writer of exciting fiction'in this, his latest novel. A tale of a free-lance Secret Service man in which you renew acquaintances with old friends and make new ones. A- thriller from start to finish.

“The Light that Lies,” by Mrs. Victor Rickard. Possibly a new writer to many local readers, but one who will prove immensely popular. A true romantic, Mrs. Victor Rickard is one of the ablest contrivers of a thrilling plot today. It was very dark in the fortune teller’s room. Light filtered dimly through a window covered by a beaded curtain and near a small table by a dull fire Madame Thais crouched over cupped hands in which she held a crystal. “The Light that Lies” will provide you with plenty of thrills and interesting reading. “The Steadfast Heart,” by Clarence ißuddington Kelland. A writer of true to life stories which contain a strong appeal to readers of all tastes, Kelland tells in “The Steadfast Heart” of Angus Burke, who was made in the crucible of life’s bitterest experiences. His high courage and dogged loyalty to principle win him the final reward but the story of his early life is full of stark reality and thrilling romance.