All Reviews by SrMPh
Five Nights
by Victoria Cross
This is a decidedly immoral book, quite different from others by this author. I would be curious to know why she wrote it. The idea that marriage hampers an artist, that an expecting woman is not beautiful, that it is alright to kill a child . . . this is all very warped -- especially as this last is presented as a true sacrifice for Art.
The Dark Star
by Robert W. Chambers
This is a very exciting spy adventure (leading up to WWI). (The sub-title is rather misleading.)
The Altar Steps
by Compton MacKenzie
An interesting book detailing the spiritual and physical maturing of a young man. Mark is the son of an Anglican clergyman belonging to the Catholic Party (the highest of the High Churchmen -- not Catholics insofar as recognizing the authority of the Pope).
The Necromancers
by Robert Hugh Benson
Monsignor Robert Hugh Benson is one of my favorite authors. This particular novel is a fascinating study of how the love and faith of a young lady saves a young man from demonic possession.
His Heart's Queen
by Mrs George Sheldon
A delightful story, but it unfortunately stops abruptly with the note:
"The further trials and experiences of Violet and how her future happiness was secured is told in the sequel to this story entitled "With Heart So True," and is published in handsome cloth binding uniform with this volume."
Hopefully the sequel will be made available soon.