A STIRRING SERIAL.
A dramatic story is promised our readers in Paul Urquhart's "The Web," the first chapters of which appear in our supplement to-day. John Strangeways, who is on bad terms with his/ millionaire-manufacturer father,- is accused of his murder in his (the son's) chambers. His trial results in acquittal, but it is practically a verdict of "Not proven" only, and the slur is not removed. Repeated attacks on the life of John make it evident that those who kilted the father, whatever their motive may have been, also propose to get rid of the son. It is in the tracing of the gang responsible for the crime, and the disclosure of their motives, that the author finds abundant scope for his pen. The situations are at once dramatic, and the interest never for a moment flags. " The Web " is a story that we have no hesitation in unreservedly recommending to our readers. This author's earlier work, ■'The Eagles," attained a world-wide popularity.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 65, 16 March 1907, Page 6
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164A STIRRING SERIAL. Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 65, 16 March 1907, Page 6
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