“Its chasteness of morals, and its exalted role of virtue pervades every page. We would desire it to become a parlor table-book in every family.”—N. Y. Sunday Times.
“It will sustain the already enviable reputation of the author. The character of Maud is as near perfection as anything human could be. A deep and thrilling interest pervades the whole work.”—N. Y. Spirit of the Times.
“We have perused it with care and an unanticipated pleasure. The author displays skill and power. The plot is very well laid. The moral is good.”—Boston Congregationalist.
“This work is written with much ability. We have perused the whole of it, and been greatly edified. It is far superior to, and more brilliant than The Lamplighter.”—Daily Orleanian, N. O.
“It is a beautifully written, and absorbingly interesting work, which no one can commence without following it eagerly to the conclusion.”—Reading Gazette and Democrat.
“It shows great ability, a vivid imagination, and descriptive powers of a very high order. It will be read with avidity.”—Saturday Evening Mail.
“The characters are all drawn to the life. Those who are fond of a good book should read it.”—Union Harrisburg, Pa.
“She is a writer of genius and originality, and has no superior in depicting character and scenery.”—Buffalo Courier.
“Great power and originality—graphic, brilliant and moral. She has hosts of admirers.”—Wheeling Intelligencer.
“We always read her creations with great pleasure. It is a charming work,”—Boston Sunday News.