On the Wings of the Wind. By Allen Raine. (Hutchinson
and Co. 6s.)—Mr. Raine devotes himself to telling stories of Welsh life, and attains in this province a considerable success. There is something distinctive about both the scenery and the characters of this book. The fiery "Doctor Dan," and his faithful hench- man Deio ; Iago the bard, with a full share of the poet's mobility of character ; the charming personality of Miriel, who differs in some subtle way from the heroines to whom we are accustomed,— all these, and, in fact, all the personages of the book, show a skilful touch. The work is done with a most praiseworthy self- restraint. The story as a story is, perhaps, less successful than the general style and tone. We must not anticipate the end, but we may frankly say that it scarcely satisfies us.
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