Some Press Notices
The Household of Sir Thos. More
Graphic.—"A picture, not merely of great charm, but of infinite value in helping the many to understand a famous Englishman and the times in which he lived."
Scotsman.—"This clever work of the historical imagination has gone through several editions, and is one of the most successful artistic creations of its kind."
Sketch.—"In the front rank of the gift-books of the season is this beautiful and very cleverly illustrated reprint of a work which has lasting claims to popularity."
Magazine of Art.—"The grace and beauty of the late Miss Manning's charming work, 'The Household of Sir Thomas More,' has been greatly enhanced by the new edition now put forth by Mr. John C. Nimmo.... This remarkable work is not to be read without keen delight."
The Maiden and Married Life of Mary Powell
(Afterwards Mistress Milton) And the Sequel thereto, Deborah's Diary
Literary World.—"It is rare in these days of sensational literature, when the demand for novels of action is supreme, to take up a book which is so palpitating with real humanity as this, in which the good and evil are depicted dividing their power over one heart, and not broadly separated into heroine and villain."
Athenæum.—"Many will welcome the pretty new edition of the late Miss Manning's most popular work."
Gentlewoman.—"Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon Mr. John Jellicoe and Mr. Herbert Railton, whose dainty illustrations have so well caught the spirit of the book."