THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 371, 27 February 1937, Page 4

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Books On The Shelves.

“Forty Fathoms Deep,” by lan L. Idriess • (Angus and Robertson). — The author tells the story of the pearl fishers of Broome,

“A Naval Wife Goes East,” by Eilleen Walker (Blackwood). —An amusing chronicle, telling of the good things that make up life in the East, and some of those that are not so good.

“The Feather Cloak, by Katherine M. Yates (Hurst and Blackett). — Jack Sands decides to hunt for a lost feather cloak, lor the recovery of

which a. reward of £5,000 is offered, and his companion in the search is a girl of 19, v.Qio is masquerading as a boy.

“And Then a Boy,” by W. H. L. Cranford (Ward, Lock and Co.). —Sir Daniel Tiverton a!l6wed his nephew to marry on the distinct understanding that his first child was to be a boy.

“Amazing Spectacles,” by Noel Godber (John Long).—The inventions of the Sltudderly Lens puts a. new complexion on life—chiefly hilariously humorous.- ; * * * i “Boom-Time Gold,” by G. W. Wicking (Angus aiid Robertson). — A story of adventure. * -X- * “The Demon of the Air,” by E. M. Keate (Eldon). * * * “The Mystery of the Creek,” by J. J. Farjeon (Collins) .-—Henry Moyle set out for his annual holiday, and awoke to consciousness after a motoring accident to a e.et of circumstances which led up to a succession of thrilling adventures. ' * * * Also added: “The Valley of Lies,” by George Goodchild (Newnes).