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Th:., Reckless Lady. By Sir Philip Gibbs. (Hutchinson. 7s. 6d.

nt.)—This attempt to cast an nil-inclusive light over modern life shows sad traces of its original creation in serial form. Every conceivable aspect of every burning question of the hour is touched on, though no solutions are offered ; there are two heroines, neither of them -noticeably reckless. The book might serve to deaden the pains of travel and will furnish copious subjects for general conversation in families