Evening star., 1941-11-02
Brief Reviews

n QuVSt IOT 1HtCI ndtIuudl OIuCI,
by Jackson H. Ralston tByrneD-
A man who has devoted most of his
life to international affairs here
surveys the world situation and Of
fers detailed recommendations for
its general improvement. His sug-
gestlons are too sweeping for easy
summarization, but they deserve
consideration by thoughtful students
OF the perplexing problem of inter-
national relations
PLAYS.
Benedict Arnold. by Richard L.
Stokes Putnam)-Thes story of the
most notorious traitor in American
history is re-examined in this un-
usual drama in heroic couplets. An
other demonstration of the versa
tility of Washington writer on mil
itary affairs who also has produced
a biography Of Leon Blum a three
act folk comedy in verse C'Paul
Bunyan') and a dramatic poem for
music cMerry Mount that was
produced by the Metropolitan Opera
Co. In three acts.
FICTION.
The Fort, by Storm Jameson
(Macmillan)-A novelette, about
men In the war. Vivid piece of writ
ing ~
All That Seemed Final. BY Joan
Colebrook tHoughton, Mifiin)-
Novel about the psychology of Eng
land before the present war, the
appeasement period Serious, well
done.
After the Afternoon. by Arthur
Macarthur appleton Century,
Fantastic story of a faun who ac-
quires the power to live Immortality
and inhabit the bodies of human
beings. Romantic in the lush man
ner.
House of Fury. by Felice Swados
Doubleday, Doran) of girls
In a penal institution. Meant to be
serious. but attaining only senti-
ment.
The Incomplete Enchanter, by
Fletcher Pratt and L. Sprague de
Camp Holt-A fantastic tale about
two men who managed to get out
side the present time. Romantic
thriller.
Gentleman From England, by
Lawrence Edward Watkin (Knopt
Romantic adventure story about
young Englishman in the America
Of 1795. Foils villains, loves girl,
crosses mountains to Kaintuck.
Quite readable.
Astra, by Grace Livingston Hill
Observation-Disclosures Hill romance.
perfectly typical, exactly like what
Mrs. H. has written many times
before
Radio City, by Hartzell Spence
OiaD-Novel about the difficulties
of being the radio director of an
advertising agency. 1t is told in
terms of story, but it almost
amounts to report.
Dawn Over India, by Bankim
Chandra Chatterji, translated from
the Bengali by B. K. Roy Devin-
Adair)-A novel on the theme of
Indian independence from Britain.
Puzzling to Western minds.
Attorneys ut Law, by James Reid
Parker doubleday, Doran)-A COL
lection of stories previously pub
hshed in the New Yorker. having to
do with the follies of the law. Anus
ing.
War Wife, by Renee Shann Carl
ton House)-War romance, CENTER
ing in idea that wounded man can
forget the past, including a beauti-
full young bride. Trade article.
The Career of Philip Hazen, by
John Hartman Howell, Soskin)-
Novel about Wall street man who
sees the light and gives up high
finance for high thinking. Trade
article.
The Blood Remembers, by Helen
Hedrick (KnopD-Novel about In
dians and whites in Oregon, the idea
being that blood is stronger than
education. Serious work.
Bombs Burst Once, by Granville
Church MilD-Story of spies in
Central America. Foiled by the
Naval Intelligence. Trade thriller.
Young Flesh and Blood, by Wilbur
Fawley (Sheridan House)-Story of
young son of rich famous American
family who chucks the family back
ground to become an explorer.
Lively.
The v Plan, by Graham Seton
(Smith IL DurrelD-Thriller on
espionage in present day Europe.
Good of its type.
Years Of Illusion, by Harold SIN
clair doubleday, Doran)-Story Of
the years between the Spanish War
and the first World War, told in
terms of . Midwest city. Authentic,
but suffers from having been done
too mary times before.