AN INTERESTING NEW SERIAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17145, 26 April 1919, Page 7

AN INTERESTING NEW SERIAL

-' i . A FASCINATING STORY. Publication is commenced ; n our literary supplement {;o-day of a splendid new serial etorv entitled'" The Black Eagle's Claw," by John Sumner, a distinguished member of the Secret Service. The ecene ,of the nlot lies in Germany and the thrillm!? adventures and exciting experiences of the olevor and diplomatic spy is a tale of fascinating interest which hold the reade.enthralled from start to finish. In hk« numerous encounters with punning opponents in deep laid schemes, the secret service man invariably comes off victorious after penetrating a maze of wily intrigue which gives rise to a series of risky situations and hi. i;breadth escapes. Tnronghout the whole story there is an air of mystery which adds a peculiar charm to the solving of problem's of enticing interest, and as the threads become more closely interwoven the skillful unravelling and dramatic denouement are deeply impressed on the mind of the reader. .The story is well written and of absorbing interest, combining a wide-spread knowledge oi human nature with an original versatility that gives many a*genuine thrill of intense enjoyment.