This novel has been described by critics who have read it in manuscript as both clever and brilliant. It is notably modern in its feeling and outlook, its detail and allusions revealing its author’s interest in the artistic and social ideas which were current in 1914. The action of the story begins before the war, but is carried past August 1914, and finishes towards the end of 1915. It gives a very effective picture of an educated and bohemian coterie whose sophisticated attitude towards life is sharply challenged by the realization of the need to fight for national existence. -------- MILDRED GARNER Harmony. A Novel. By MILDRED GARNER. Crown 8vo. 6s. The scent of old-fashioned flowers, the drowsy hum of bees, and the quiet spell of the countryside is realized in every page of “Harmony.” Peacewold is a harbour of refuge where gather those in need of the sympathy which the Little Blue Lady unfailingly has for her friends when they are distressed in spirit or body. To her comes Star worn out with months of settlement work in Bethnal Green, and Harmony whose sight is restored after years of blindness. Robin Grey, the austere Richard Wentworth and his son Bede, all come and she gives to each from the fulness of her spirit and faith. Willow, whose story the book is, also has reason to love the Little Blue Lady who has been as a mother to her. The book is distinguished for its shining faith and belief in the inherent goodness of human nature when subject to right influences. The searchings of heart when love comes and temporarily wrecks the harmony of Peacewold are shown to be for the good of those concerned and helpful to them in their development. “Harmony” is essentially a novel of sentiment and should certainly find many readers. It is earnest and sincere, and promises well for the author’s future as a successful novelist. -------- RICHARD HARDING DAVIS Somewhere in France. Stories. By RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, author of “With the Allies,” etc., etc. Illustrated. Crown 8vo, 3s. 6d. net. A new volume by the popular war correspondent. The stories are varied in theme, and are not solely devoted to war. The title of the book is obtained from the first story which is of spying and spies during the German advance on Paris. -------- LESLIE MONTGOMERY Mr. Wildridge of the Bank. An Irish Novel. By LESLIE MONTGOMERY. Crown 8vo, 6s.